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mrpc sentence1: When contacted last night , Perkins declined comment . sentence2: Perkins and Kansas Chancellor Robert Hemenway declined comment Sunday night . | not_equivalent | 3,671 |
mrpc sentence1: These plans would offer preventive health coverage as well as protection against catastrophic health-care expenses , neither of which is currently available under the government-run program . sentence2: The latter would offer preventive health coverage as well as protection against unexpected healthcare expenses , neither of which is currently available under Medicare . | equivalent | 3,672 |
mrpc sentence1: Notes : Cabrera , at 20 years , 63 days , is the second-youngest player to debut with the Marlins . sentence2: Noteworthy : Cabrera became the second-youngest player to debut for the Marlins -- 20 years and 63 days . | equivalent | 3,674 |
mrpc sentence1: The number of injured dropped to 2.92 million in 2002 from 3.03 million a year earlier . sentence2: At the same time , the number of injuries dropped , from 3.03 million in 2001 to 2.92 million in 2002 . | equivalent | 3,675 |
mrpc sentence1: No dates have been set for the criminal or civil cases , but Shanley has pleaded not guilty . sentence2: No dates have been set for either the civil trial or the criminal trial . | not_equivalent | 3,676 |
mrpc sentence1: Who will succeed Mr. O 'Neill at Hyundai is not clear . sentence2: There is no clear successor for Mr. O 'Neill at Hyundai . | equivalent | 3,677 |
mrpc sentence1: Shares of Guidant plummeted in trading both on and off the New York Stock Exchange before a news halt was imposed after midday . sentence2: Shares of Guidant were down 5.3 percent at $ 40.92 in afternoon trading on the New York Stock Exchange . | not_equivalent | 3,678 |
mrpc sentence1: McNair was stopped after a police officer saw his vehicle weaving on a downtown street before pulling into a convenience store , the arrest report said . sentence2: McNair was stopped just after midnight by a police officer who reportedly saw his sports utility vehicle weaving on a downtown street . | not_equivalent | 3,679 |
mrpc sentence1: U.S. District Judge Denny Chin said Fox 's claim was " wholly without merit , both factually and legally . " sentence2: " This case is wholly without merit , both factually and legally , " Chin said . | equivalent | 3,680 |
mrpc sentence1: The injured were taken to hospitals in Jefferson City and Columbia , a college town about 30 miles to the north . sentence2: The injured were taken to hospitals in Jefferson City and Columbia , about 48km north ; their conditions were not immediately available . | not_equivalent | 3,681 |
mrpc sentence1: Stack said he did no work for Triumph until 1999 , when a grand jury began investigating Silvester . sentence2: Stack testified that he was not asked to do any work for Triumph until June 1999 , after a grand jury investigating Silvester subpoenaed Triumph . | equivalent | 3,682 |
mrpc sentence1: Federal agent Bill Polychronopoulos said it was not known if the man , 30 , would be charged . sentence2: Federal Agent Bill Polychronopoulos said last night the man involved in the Melbourne incident had been unarmed . | not_equivalent | 3,683 |
mrpc sentence1: The chipset will operate in the 2.4-GHz band , and features radio signal interference prevention and low power consumption . sentence2: The 2.4 GHz radio frequency chipset features radio interference protection and low power consumption . | equivalent | 3,684 |
mrpc sentence1: It has been named Colymbosathon ecplecticos , which means " astounding swimmer with a large penis " . sentence2: He and colleagues named it Colymbosathon ecplecticos , which means " swimmer with a large penis . " | equivalent | 3,685 |
mrpc sentence1: " I think we should leave them as they are , " said Lott , R-Miss . , of the current ownership rules during a Senate Commerce Committee hearing . sentence2: " I think we should hesitate , " Olympia Snowe , R-Maine , said at a Senate Commerce Committee hearing . | not_equivalent | 3,686 |
mrpc sentence1: Oracle shares were also higher , trading up 12 cents at $ 13.60 . sentence2: Shares of Redwood Shores-based Oracle rose 14 cents to $ 13.62 . | equivalent | 3,687 |
mrpc sentence1: The company must either pay NTP the $ 53.7-million or post a bond with the court pending the appeal , Mr. Wallace said . sentence2: RIM must either pay NTP the $ 53.7 million or post a bond with the court pending the appeal . | equivalent | 3,688 |
mrpc sentence1: " The idea of a federal betting parlor on atrocities and terrorism is ridiculous and it 's grotesque , " said Wyden . sentence2: Sen. Ron Wyden , D-Ore . , said the " idea of a federal betting parlor on atrocities and terrorism is ridiculous and grotesque , " WBAL reported . | equivalent | 3,690 |
mrpc sentence1: " I still want to be the candidate for guys with Confederate flags in their pickup trucks , " Dean said Friday in a telephone interview from New Hampshire . sentence2: " I still want to be the candidate for guys with Confederate flags in their pickup trucks , " he told The Des Moines Register . | equivalent | 3,691 |
mrpc sentence1: Without the fleet , NASA has relied on the Russian space program to rotate crew members for the International Space Station and to send supplies to the orbiting laboratory . sentence2: Without the shuttle fleet , NASA is relying on the Russian space program to rotate crew members on the International Space Station and send new supplies to the orbiting laboratory . | equivalent | 3,692 |
mrpc sentence1: At least 29 American troops have been killed in action since Bush declared major combat over on May 1 . sentence2: Some three dozen American and British troops have been killed since Bush declared major combat over in Iraq on May 1 . | equivalent | 3,693 |
mrpc sentence1: Another piece would be sent to the lab in Virginia for additional testing , Conte said . sentence2: Another piece of the suit will be sent to Virginia for more testing , Conte said . | equivalent | 3,694 |
mrpc sentence1: Some Boston managers are concerned that banning smoking will create safety hazards as groups of smokers huddle outside bars and nightclubs . sentence2: Some Boston bar managers said they worry that banning smoking will create a hazard as groups of smokers huddle outside on sidewalks and in parking lots to smoke . | equivalent | 3,695 |
mrpc sentence1: Park rangers searched an abandoned lighthouse on Monomoy yesterday , but found no sign of them , said Stuart Smith , the Chatham harbormaster . sentence2: Park rangers searched an abandoned lighthouse on Monomoy yesterday afternoon , but there was no sign of the two women , said Chatham Harbormaster Stuart Smith . | equivalent | 3,696 |
mrpc sentence1: A total of 32 U.S. soldiers have been killed in attacks since May 1 , when President Bush declared the end of major hostilities in Iraq . sentence2: Thirty-two U.S. soldiers have been killed in Iraq since President Bush declared major combat over on May 1 . | equivalent | 3,697 |
mrpc sentence1: He was sentenced to five years in prison at at Kingston Crown Court yesterday after pleading guilty to the attempted abduction of a teenager . sentence2: Former postal worker , Douglas Lindsell , was sentenced yesterday at Kingston Crown Court after pleading guilty to attempting to abduct a young girl . | equivalent | 3,698 |
mrpc sentence1: Doctors say one or both boys may die , and that some brain damage is possible if they survive . sentence2: Doctors said that one or both of the boys may die and that if they survive , some brain damage is possible . | equivalent | 3,700 |
mrpc sentence1: His protest led to a 47-hour standoff with police that caused huge traffic jams in downtown Washington and northern Virginia . sentence2: His protest triggered a 47-hour standoff with police that led to huge traffic jams as commuters backed up in downtown Washington and Northern Virginia . | equivalent | 3,701 |
mrpc sentence1: The Institute for Supply Management said its manufacturing index stood at 53.7 in September . sentence2: The Institute for Supply Management 's manufacturing index dipped to 53.7 from 54.7 in August . | not_equivalent | 3,702 |
mrpc sentence1: The agency could not say when the tape was made , though the voice says he is speaking on June 14 . sentence2: The agency could put no exact date on the tape , though the voice says he is speaking on June 14 . | equivalent | 3,703 |
mrpc sentence1: " The United States welcomes a greater NATO role in Iraq 's stabilization , " Mr. Powell told his colleagues in a speech today . sentence2: " The United States welcomes a greater NATO role in Iraq 's stabilization , " Mr. Powell said in a speech to fellow NATO ministers . | equivalent | 3,704 |
mrpc sentence1: Gore said while the Patriot Act made some needed changes , it has " turned out to be , on balance , a terrible mistake . " sentence2: " Nevertheless , I believe the Patriot Act has turned out to be , on balance , a terrible mistake . " | not_equivalent | 3,706 |
mrpc sentence1: PeopleSoft , of Pleasanton , California , said the deal would increase its 2004 earnings , excluding amortization and other items . sentence2: But PeopleSoft said the new deal should add to its 2004 earnings , excluding amortization and other items . | equivalent | 3,707 |
mrpc sentence1: An 18-month run for it in Toronto was originally planned as part of a North American tour . sentence2: When we opened here , we originally planned an 18-month run as a part of a North American tour . | equivalent | 3,708 |
mrpc sentence1: Cmdr. Rod Gibbons , an academy spokesman , said , " The academy is shocked and saddened . sentence2: Naval Academy spokesman Cmdr. Rod Gibbons said : ``Today 's announcement came as a surprise . | equivalent | 3,709 |
mrpc sentence1: Gainers included Dow components AT & T , which rose $ 1.25 to $ 21.75 , and General Motors , which rose 57 cents to $ 37.70 . sentence2: Gainers included Dow components AT & T , which rose 77 cents to $ 21.27 , and Johnson & Johnson , which increased 95 cents to $ 53.95 . | not_equivalent | 3,710 |
mrpc sentence1: They calculate that one-third of those taking the drug would gain an average of 11 years of life , free of cardiovascular disease . sentence2: Still , the scientists said , a third of those taking it would benefit , gaining an average of 11 years free of cardiovascular disease . | equivalent | 3,711 |
mrpc sentence1: " We do not want to stand by and let a credit card lynching take place , " declared Rep. Major Owens ( D-Brooklyn ) . sentence2: " We don 't want to stand by and see a credit card lynching take place , " he said . | equivalent | 3,712 |
mrpc sentence1: The problem likely will mean corrective changes before the shuttle fleet starts flying again . sentence2: He said the problem needs to be corrected before the space shuttle fleet is cleared to fly again . | equivalent | 3,713 |
mrpc sentence1: In a conference call with reporters , RNC Chairman Ed Gillespie said he sent the request to CBS Television President Leslie Moonves . sentence2: Republican National Committee Chairman Ed Gillespie issued a letter Friday to CBS Television President Leslie Moonves . | equivalent | 3,714 |
mrpc sentence1: And Forrester forecasts that on-demand movie distribution will generate $ 1.4bn by 2005 , while revenue from DVDs and tapes will decline by eight per cent . sentence2: On-demand movie distribution will generate $ 1.4 billion by 2005 , and revenue from DVDs and tapes will decline 8 percent , Forrester predicted . | equivalent | 3,715 |
mrpc sentence1: The Ministry of Defence is facing a 20m compensation claim from hundreds of Kenyan women who claim they were raped by British soldiers . sentence2: Hundreds of Kenyan women claiming they were attacked and raped by British soldiers were granted government legal aid Wednesday to pursue their case against the Ministry of Defense . | equivalent | 3,716 |
mrpc sentence1: The results were released at Tuesday 's meeting in Seattle of the American Thoracic Society and will be published in Thursday 's New England Journal of Medicine . sentence2: The study results were released at a meeting in Seattle of the American Thoracic Society and also will be published in tomorrow 's issue of The New England Journal of Medicine . | equivalent | 3,717 |
mrpc sentence1: Music mogul Simon Cowell 's latest project , a reality TV dating show called Cupid , airs in the US on Wednesday . sentence2: Music mogul Simon Cowell 's new TV dating show has made its debut in the US . | equivalent | 3,718 |
mrpc sentence1: The defeat of the ninth seed Daniela Hantuchova on Wednesday was the only thing to disrupt an otherwise orderly second round in Serena Williams 's half of the women 's draw . sentence2: The defeat of the ninth seed Daniela Hantuchova on Wednesday was the only thing to disrupt the otherwise orderly second-round progress in the Serena Williams half of the women 's draw . | equivalent | 3,719 |
mrpc sentence1: Nearly 2,000 pages of transcripts were ordered to be made public after a legal action by the New York Times . sentence2: The emotional communications were made public after a legal skirmish between the authority and The New York Times . | equivalent | 3,721 |
mrpc sentence1: Like the outgoing centre-left coalition , the next government is expected to come under pressure to hand over indicted war criminals or risk losing Western aid . sentence2: The next government is expected quickly to come under pressure to hand over iwar criminals or risk losing crucial Western aid . | not_equivalent | 3,722 |
mrpc sentence1: " We acted because we saw the existing evidence in a new light , through the prism of ... Sept . 11th . " sentence2: " We acted because we saw the evidence in a dramatic new light , through the prism of our experience on 9 / 11 . " | equivalent | 3,723 |
mrpc sentence1: Staff writer Dave Michaels contributed to this report . sentence2: Staff writers Frank Trejo and Robert Ingrassia contributed to this report . | not_equivalent | 3,724 |
mrpc sentence1: New legit download service launches with PC users in mind . sentence2: BuyMusic is the first subscription-free paid download music service for PC users . | not_equivalent | 3,725 |
mrpc sentence1: On the cell 's surface , the foreign components are recognised by other cells that then realise it is infected and kill it . sentence2: The foreign bits are recognized by other cells that realize it is infected and kill it . | equivalent | 3,726 |
mrpc sentence1: Unilever Bestfoods said Wednesday it would strip trans fats from its I Can 't Believe It 's Not Butter spreads by the middle of next year . sentence2: Unilever Bestfoods said its " I Can 't Believe It 's Not Butter ' margarine spreads will be free of trans fat by next year . | equivalent | 3,727 |
mrpc sentence1: " We are pleased with the judge 's decision and pleased that they accepted our arguments , " a Merrill spokesman said Tuesday . sentence2: " We 're pleased with the judge 's decision , " said Mark Herr , spokesman for Merrill Lynch . | not_equivalent | 3,728 |
mrpc sentence1: Deasean and Walker , a resident of nearby Barbey Street , were rushed to Brookdale Hospital Medical Center , where they died about 6 p.m. , O 'Brien said . sentence2: Both shooting victims were rushed to Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center , where they died a short time later . | equivalent | 3,730 |
mrpc sentence1: More than 6,000 companies must get shareholders ' approval before granting their executives options and other stock compensation packages , the Securities and Exchange Commission said Monday . sentence2: Companies trading on the biggest stock markets must get shareholder approval before granting stock options and other equity compensation under rules cleared yesterday by the Securities and Exchange Commission . | equivalent | 3,731 |
mrpc sentence1: What 's next : If finally passed by the House , the measure moves to the Senate . sentence2: If passed , the measure will return to the Senate for concurrence with House amendments . | not_equivalent | 3,734 |
mrpc sentence1: Five pools contained no traces of disinfectant at all . sentence2: But five pools contained no traces of disinfectant leaving bathers open to cross-infection . | not_equivalent | 3,735 |
mrpc sentence1: Mr Goh on his part , described the visit as especially important - given the SARS situation . sentence2: Mr Goh said that it was ' especially important given the Sars situation in Singapore ' . | equivalent | 3,736 |
mrpc sentence1: It is publishing the studies in the July issue of its Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology . sentence2: The reports are among several published this week in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology . | equivalent | 3,737 |
mrpc sentence1: " This blackout was largely preventable , " U.S. Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham said at a briefing on the report . sentence2: " This blackout was largely preventable , " said Spencer Abraham , US energy secretary . | equivalent | 3,738 |
mrpc sentence1: The two powerful men also disagree about ethanol ( sacred in Iowa ) and authorizing oil and gas drilling in Alaska 's wildlife refuge . sentence2: They also disagree over ethanol - sacred in Iowa - and on authorizing oil and gas drilling in Alaskas wildlife refuge . | equivalent | 3,739 |
mrpc sentence1: Analysts say Davis , who faces a historic recall election in October , could get a boost in the polls with a budget plan in place . sentence2: Analysts say Davis , a Democrat , could get a boost in the polls if the 29-day-old budget crisis is resolved without further delay . | not_equivalent | 3,740 |
mrpc sentence1: The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index .SPX advanced 2 points , or 0.24 percent , to 977 . sentence2: The Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC was off 6.52 points , or 0.39 percent , at 1,645.66 . | not_equivalent | 3,742 |
mrpc sentence1: Blair took over the Labour Party when his predecessor John Smith died of a heart attack in 1994 . sentence2: Mr Blair became Labour leader in 1994 after the then leader , John Smith , died of a heart attack . | equivalent | 3,743 |
mrpc sentence1: Friends of Animals president Priscilla Feral said she would spend the weekend considering the possibility of further legal action . sentence2: Friends of Animals president Priscilla Feral said she is considering the possibility of further legal action but declined to elaborate . | not_equivalent | 3,744 |
mrpc sentence1: He then drove south on Hemphill and west on Drew Street driving about 60 mph , Jones said . sentence2: After striking the pedestrian , the pickup traveled south on Hemphill Street , then turned west on Drew Street going about 60 mph , Jones said . | not_equivalent | 3,745 |
mrpc sentence1: The Fourth of July Parade begins at 10 : 30 a.m. on Redwood Road , above the Sequoia and Redwood intersection . sentence2: The Fourth of July parade begins at 11 a.m. in downtown Everett , at Colby and Hewitt avenues . | not_equivalent | 3,746 |
mrpc sentence1: " The actions reflect our strong forward momentum as we intensify our business focus and work to achieve profitability . " sentence2: The actions reflect our strong forward momentum as we intensify our business focus and work to achieve profitability , " said Katsumi Ihara , president of Sony Ericsson . | equivalent | 3,747 |
mrpc sentence1: What 's more , Mr. O 'Neill said that he hoped Hyundai would sell one million vehicles annually in the United States by 2010 . sentence2: That wasn 't all : by 2010 , Mr. O 'Neill said , he hoped Hyundai would sell 1 million vehicles annually in the United States . | equivalent | 3,749 |
mrpc sentence1: Think Dynamics , which is based in Toronto , will become part of IBM 's Software Group . sentence2: The 36 employees at Think Dynamics will remain in Toronto and become IBM employees , Crowe said . | not_equivalent | 3,750 |
mrpc sentence1: State Sen. Vi Simpson , former state and national Democratic chairman Joe Andrew are seeking the Democratic nomination . sentence2: Leading Democratic candidates are former state and national Democratic Chairman Joe Andrew and State Sen. Vi Simpson , Ellettsville . | equivalent | 3,751 |
mrpc sentence1: It recommended that consideration be given to making the job of CIA director a career post instead of a political appointment . sentence2: It suggests that Congress consider making the CIA director a professional position , rather than a political appointment . | equivalent | 3,752 |
mrpc sentence1: Mr Li , deputy chairman of Cheung Kong Holdings , is the son of Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing . sentence2: Li is the deputy chairman of Cheung Kong ( Holdings ) Ltd . < 0001.HK > . | not_equivalent | 3,754 |
mrpc sentence1: Pope John Paul has health problems but is still at the helm of the Roman Catholic Church , the pope 's top aide has told Reuters . sentence2: Pope John Paul has health problems but is firmly in charge of the Roman Catholic Church , the pope 's top aide told Reuters on Friday . | equivalent | 3,756 |
mrpc sentence1: Fletcher will not do that , said his campaign manager , Daniel Groves . sentence2: Richardson and Fletcher campaign manager Daniel Groves rejected the request . | not_equivalent | 3,757 |
mrpc sentence1: The technology-laced Nasdaq Composite Index .IXIC gave up 3.88 points , or 0.24 percent , to 1,644.76 . sentence2: The broader Standard & Poor 's 500 Index < .SPX > added 0.99 points , or 0.1 percent , at 995.69 . | not_equivalent | 3,758 |
mrpc sentence1: Pharmacy Guild president Richard Heslop said many pharmacy customers were also returning recalled products . sentence2: Pharmacy Guild president Richard Heslop said it highlighted the need for product regulation . | not_equivalent | 3,759 |
mrpc sentence1: Kempenaers said some species are still faithful , notably swans and sea birds such as the albatross , which mate for life and are never unfaithful to their partners . sentence2: Kempenaers said fidelity still exists in some species , notably swans and sea birds such as the albatross that mate for life and are never unfaithful to their partners . | equivalent | 3,760 |
mrpc sentence1: US troops encountered fire from rocket-propelled grenades , mortars , and small arms coming from bunkers and buildings . sentence2: The U.S. troops encountered fire from rocket propelled grenades , mortars and small arms originating from bunkers as well as within and atop surrounding buildings . | equivalent | 3,761 |
mrpc sentence1: HCA Inc . , the largest U.S. hospital chain , dropped $ 2.21 , or 5.8 percent , to $ 36.14 . sentence2: HCA Inc . ( nyse : HCA - news - people ) , the largest U.S. hospital chain , dropped $ 1.21 , or 3.2 percent , to $ 37.14 . | equivalent | 3,762 |
mrpc sentence1: They said they were not advocating the changes yet , but believed they are worth considering — especially as NATO expands to 26 members . sentence2: The sponsors said they were not advocating the changes yet , but believed it was worth considering - especially as NATO expands to 26 members . | equivalent | 3,763 |
mrpc sentence1: They were identified as Abdul Azi Haji Thiming and Muhammad Jalaludin Mading of Thailand , and Esam Mohammed Khidr Ali of Egypt . sentence2: The three men charged with terrorism have been identified as Abdul Azi Haji Thiming and Muhammad Jalaludin Mading of Thailand , and Esam Mohammed Khidr Ali of Egypt . | equivalent | 3,764 |
mrpc sentence1: In 2001 and 2002 , wire transfers from 4 of the company 's 40 accounts totaled more than $ 3.2 billion , prosecutors said . sentence2: Wire transfers from four of the 40 accounts open at Beacon Hill totaled more than $ 3.2 billion from 2001 to 2002 , Morgenthau said . | equivalent | 3,765 |
mrpc sentence1: Elsewhere , European stocks were barely changed but within a few points of year highs . sentence2: Elsewhere , European stocks slipped from their highs but stayed within a few points of year highs . | equivalent | 3,766 |
mrpc sentence1: The only other JI member to reveal similar information is Omar al Faruq , now held at a secret location by the United States . sentence2: The only other JI member to reveal similar information is Omar al Faruq , now held by the United States at a secret location . | equivalent | 3,767 |
mrpc sentence1: His lack of co-operation was allowing other Jemaah Islamiah fugitives to remain at large , Mr Dila told the court . sentence2: His lack of co-operation was allowing other JI operatives to remain at large , where they threatened further terrorist acts , Mr Dila said . | not_equivalent | 3,768 |
mrpc sentence1: " Prime Minister Abbas , we are facing a new opportunity today , a better future for both peoples , " Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon said after Tuesday 's meeting . sentence2: " Prime Minister Abbas , we are facing a new opportunity today , a better future for both peoples , " Mr Sharon said . | equivalent | 3,769 |
mrpc sentence1: Random testing of security procedures should also take place . sentence2: Security assessments of these facilities should take place every three years . | equivalent | 3,770 |
mrpc sentence1: Two officials initially said about 300 workers had been arrested at 61 stores in 21 states . sentence2: But the officials later revised the numbers and said about 250 had been arrested at some 60 stores . | equivalent | 3,771 |
mrpc sentence1: " He really left us with a smile on his face and no last words , " daughter Linda Hope said . sentence2: " He really left us with a smile on his face and no last words ... He gave us each a kiss and that was it , " she said . | not_equivalent | 3,772 |
mrpc sentence1: As frequently happens to a company making a major acquisition , PeopleSoft 's shares dropped during yesterday 's trading , decreasing $ 1.42 to close at $ 14.97 . sentence2: As frequently happens to a company making a major acquisition , PeopleSoft 's shares dropped in Monday 's trading , decreasing 87 cents to $ 15.52 on the Nasdaq Stock Market . | equivalent | 3,776 |
mrpc sentence1: About 400 of those taken into custody were charged with manufacturing or distributing child pornography on the Internet . sentence2: The largest number of arrests , about 400 , were on charges of manufacturing or distributing child pornography on the Internet . | equivalent | 3,777 |
mrpc sentence1: " I 'm disgusted , physically sick in the stomach , " said Brent Newbury , president of the Rockland County Patrolmen 's Benevolent Association . sentence2: " The whole thing is a travesty , " fumed Brent Newbury , president of the Rockland County Patrolmen 's Benevolent Association . | not_equivalent | 3,779 |
mrpc sentence1: One Republican sent out a flier this week citing a 3.8-percent increase in the S & P 500 stock index since passage of the tax cuts in May . sentence2: One Republican flier cited a 3.8 percent increase in the S & P 500 stock index since passage of the tax cuts in May . | equivalent | 3,780 |
mrpc sentence1: P & G officials later concluded that the better approach was to split up the contracts to avoid reliance on just one contractor . sentence2: P & G officials decided it would be wiser to split the contracts to avoid reliance on a sole contractor . | equivalent | 3,781 |
mrpc sentence1: Under the NBC proposal , Vivendi would merge its U.S. film and TV business with NBC 's broadcast network , Spanish-language network and cable channels including CNBC and Bravo . sentence2: Under a deal with General Electric 's NBC , Vivendi 's film and TV business would merge with NBC 's broadcast network , Spanish- language network and cable channels including CNBC and Bravo . | equivalent | 3,782 |
mrpc sentence1: Belgium said Saturday it has decided to scrap a controversial war crimes law which has seen cases launched against President Bush and Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon . sentence2: Belgium said yesterday that it has decided to scrap a war crimes law used to launch cases against President Bush and Prime Minister Ariel Sharon of Israel . | equivalent | 3,784 |
mrpc sentence1: " His comments were extremely inappropriate and the decision was an easy one , " MSNBC spokesman Jeremy Gaines said . sentence2: " Savage made an extremely inappropriate comment and the decision to cancel the program was not difficult , " MSNBC spokesman Jeremy Gaines said . | equivalent | 3,785 |
mrpc sentence1: Already , the impact of Chinas moves is sending ripples through the region . sentence2: Already , China 's moves are sending ripples through the region . | equivalent | 3,786 |
mrpc sentence1: He also had management jobs at three space centers before being named director of Stennis . sentence2: Parsons held engineering management positions at three space centers before being named director of the Stennis center last August . | equivalent | 3,787 |