Problem: (1) Almaric became the Regent of Armenia , and Henry was exiled to Cyprus and Jerusalem .
(2) Almaric became regent of Armenia , and Henry was exiled to Cyprus and Jerusalem .

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

Problem: (1) Scott Stringer received more than 40,000 votes but finished second to Popik , who received more than 200,000 votes .
(2) Popik received more than 40,000 votes , but became second to Scott Stringer , who received more than 200,000 votes .

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

Problem: (1) Upland is mentioned in 2008 Hugh Laurie Film `` Street Kings '' as the home of the LAPD Internal Affairs Captain James Biggs ( played by Keanu Reeves ) .
(2) Upland is mentioned in the 2008 Keanu Reeves Film `` Street Kings '' as the home of the LAPD Internal Affairs Captain James Biggs ( played by Hugh Laurie ) .

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

Problem: (1) The gray suit was largely replaced by the dark blue or black suit in the 20th century .
(2) In the 20th century , the grey suit was largely replaced by the dark blue or black suit .

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