Problem: (1) The aircraft was on a domestic flight from Goma to Ndjili via Kisangani .
(2) The aircraft was located on a domestic flight from Goma via Kisangani to Ndjili .

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

Problem: (1) The wizard Merlin had Arthur educated by the knight Sir Ector and his son Kay .
(2) The wizard Merlin had Arthur brought up by the knight Sir Ector and his son Kay .

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

Problem: (1) Amanda then begins a relationship with Drew , much to the disgust of Peter .
(2) Then a relationship begins with Drew , very much to the disgust of Peter .

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

Problem: (1) In order to obtain a biomarker for diagnostics , the sample material must be as easy to use as possible .
(2) In order to obtain a biomarker for diagnostics , the sample material must be as simple as possible to use .

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