A same meaning or not problem:
However , it was purchased by McVities and then acquired by Murdoch Allan and Sons .
However , it was purchased by McVities and then bought by Murdoch Allan and Sons .
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[A]: yes

A same meaning or not problem:
When Brian was only two months out of the police school , his friend Roman Pearce was caught in a garage with eight stolen vehicles .
When Roman Pearce was only two months out of the police school , his friend Brian was caught in a garage with eight stolen vehicles .
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[A]: no

A same meaning or not problem:
The Viennese ice revue toured through most European countries , including Germany , Italy , the Netherlands , Switzerland , Hungary , Czechoslovakia , Belgium , France and Spain .
The Vienna Ice Revue toured through most European countries including Switzerland , Hungary , Czechoslovakia , Belgium , the Netherlands , Germany , Italy , France and Spain .
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[A]: yes

A same meaning or not problem:
Wallace also died on campaign two years after Edward 's execution , not in bed at his home .
Also , Wallace died on campaign two years after Edward 's execution , not in bed at his home .
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[A]:
yes