Problem: (1) This American fundamental principle of equality is central to the political and legal beliefs of Republicans , Democrats , Liberals , and Conservatives alike .
(2) This bedrock political and legal principle of equality is central to the American convictions of Republicans , Democrats , liberals , and conservatives alike .

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

Problem: (1) There are many Vithoba temples in Maharashtra , and some in Karnataka , Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh .
(2) In Karnataka there are many Vithoba temples and some are in Andhra Pradesh , Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra .

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

Problem: (1) In the early days , many wheelchair basketball players saw the participation in supplementary wheelchair sports as a basic training for their individual interest in basketball .
(2) In the early days , many wheelchair basketball players saw participation in individual wheelchair sports as supplementary training for their primary interest in basketball .

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

Problem: (1) Painter is also probably famous for a notorious competition with Taylor .
(2) Painter is probably also famous for a notorious rivalry with Taylor .

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