Problem: Wwo sentences:
He was convicted by a Ventura County Superior Court jury and sentenced in absentia to 124 years in prison .
He was convicted in his absence in January and sentenced to 124 years .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
The long-running newsmagazine Dateline NBC has been cut from three to two airings per week and is searching for a replacement for retiring co-anchor Jane Pauley .
The long-running newsmagazine Dateline NBC has been cut from three to two airings per week , losing its Tuesday berth .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: no

Problem: Wwo sentences:
She said Nelson heard someone shout , " Let 's get the Jew ! "
Mr. Nelson heard people shout : " There 's a Jew .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: no

Problem: Wwo sentences:
A discouraging outlook from General Electric Co. sent its share down 81 cents ( U.S. ) or 2.7 per cent to $ 29.32 .
A discouraging outlook from GE sent the company 's shares down 81 cents ( U.S. ) or 2.7 per cent to $ 29.32 .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer:
yes