Problem: Wwo sentences:
The skull is then punctured , the brain suctioned out , and that causes the skull to collapse so it can be removed from the birth canal .
The skull is then punctured and the brain suctioned out , causing the skull to collapse and easing passage through the birth canal .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
Representatives of abuse victims were dismayed by the development .
Representatives of abuse victims expressed dismay at the possibility .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
BT said the combination would have an immediate impact on subscriptions with 60,000 additional customers between September and March , 2004 .
BT said it expected the combination to reap 60,000 additional customers between September and March , 2004 .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
Whoever is selected will report directly to Robert Liscouski , the assistant secretary of homeland security for infrastructure protection .
The NCSD has about 60 employees , Robert Liscouski , the assistant secretary of homeland security for infrastructure protection , said at a briefing today .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer:
no