Same meaning?
Amarasiri Dodangoda ( UPFA-SLFP ) died on 30 May 2009.His replacement Chandima Weerakkody ( UPFA-SLFP ) was sworn in on 9 June 2009 .
Amarasiri Dodangoda ( UPFA-SLFP ) died on 30 May 2009 . His replacement Chandima Weerakkody ( UPFA-SLFP ) was sworn in on 9 June 2009 .

Answer: yes

Same meaning?
McLoughlin applied the laws to American subjects , kept the peace with the natives and maintained friendly relations with British merchants and later colonists .
McLoughlin applied the law to British subjects , kept the peace with the natives and maintained friendly relations with American merchants and later colonists .

Answer: no

Same meaning?
Franca Treur ( born 1979 ) is a Dutch writer and freelance journalist for '' NRC Handelsblad '' and '' nrc.next '' .
Franca Treur ( born 1979 ) is a Dutch writer and a freelance journalist for '' NRC Handelsblad '' and '' nrc.next '' .

Answer: yes

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He was signed by Chicago Rush on 14 November 2002 and was released by the Rush on 31 March 2003 .
He was released by Chicago Rush on November 14 , 2002 , and was signed by the Rush on March 31 , 2003 .

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no