Problem: (1) While North Carolina is typically a conservative state , Wake County is historically a swing-voting area .
(2) While North Carolina is typically a conservative state , Wake County is historically a swing voting area .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: yes

Problem: (1) In January 1938 , he became the head of the second department and chief of staff of the 64th Manghud Border Detachment .
(2) In January 1938 he became the head of the 64th department and chief of staff of the 2nd Manghud - Border - Detachments .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: no

Problem: (1) Maria Bueno defeated Margaret Smith , 6 -- 4 , 7 -- 5 .
(2) defeated Margaret Smith , 6 -- 4 , 7 -- 5 .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: yes

Problem: (1) That night , a mass ceremony was held , and prayers were kept until dawn .
(2) A mass ceremony was held that night , and prayers were prayed until dawn .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A:
no