Problem: Wwo sentences:
This year , local health departments hired part-time water samplers and purchased testing equipment with a $ 282,355 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency .
This year , Peninsula health officials got the money to hire part-time water samplers and purchase testing equipment thanks to a $ 282,355 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
Governor Gray Davis estimated yesterday that the fires could cost nearly $ 2 billion .
State officials estimated the cost at nearly $ 2 billion .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
The transaction will expand the revenue from Callebaut 's consumer products business to 45 percent of total sales from 23 percent .
The transaction will expand Callebaut 's sales revenues from its consumer products business to 45 percent from 23 percent .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
The cables can be engorged with far more power , and it can be turned on and off like a water spigot , making billing more accurate , Taub said .
The cables can carry far more power , and can be turned on and off like water spigots , making billing more accurate , Taub said .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer:
yes