Problem: Wwo sentences:
North American markets finished mixed in directionless trading Monday as earnings season begins to slow and economic indicators move into the spotlight .
North American markets grabbed early gains Monday morning , as earnings season begins to slow and economic indicators take the spotlight .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: no


Problem: Wwo sentences:
Scribner 's body was found floating in the city 's Portage Bay , where he lived with his wife in a houseboat .
A kayaker found Dr. Scribner 's body floating near the doctor 's houseboat in Portage Bay , where he was eating lunch when his wife , Ethel , left for an appointment .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: no


Problem: Wwo sentences:
In next week 's drill , " our objective is to improve the nation 's capacity to save lives in ... a terrorist event , " Ridge said .
" Our objective is to improve the nation 's capacity to save lives in ... a terrorist event , " including use of weapons of mass destruction , Ridge said .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: no


Problem: Wwo sentences:
The court 's 1992 decision reaffirmed the basic findings of Roe protecting abortion choice but lessened the standards of protection guaranteed to women by Roe .
In a 1992 case , the Supreme Court reaffirmed the basic findings of Roe protecting abortion choice , but lessened the standards of protection guaranteed to women by Roe .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer:
yes