Problem: (1) Prostitution is widespread in Albania but illegal .
(2) Prostitution in Albania is widespread but illegal .

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

Problem: (1) Some of the details Peeters cites are specific to the Old English poem based on `` Daniel '' .
(2) Some of the details that Daniel cites are specific to the old English poem , based on `` Peeters '' .

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

Problem: (1) Ackman bought credit default swaps against MBIA corporate debt and sold the swaps for a large profit during the financial crisis of 2008 .
(2) Ackman purchased credit default swaps against MBIA Corporate Debt and sold the swaps for a large profit during the 2008 financial crisis .

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

Problem: (1) In 1936 he designed renovation of the Embassy Theatre , later known as the York Road Theatre .
(2) In 1936 , he created the renovation of the Embassy Theatre , later known as York Road Theatre .

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