Same meaning?
There are about 2,000 islands along the coastline , almost three quarters of which are uninhabited .
There are approximately 2,000 islands along the coastline , almost three quarters of which are uninhabited .

Answer: yes

Same meaning?
Nathan Bryon was poured in the role of Joey Ellis , who would be introduced as a friend of Tiger Dyke 's established character from his hometown .
Joey Ellis was cast in the role of Nathan Bryon , who was introduced from his hometown as a friend of the established character Tiger Dyke .

Answer: no

Same meaning?
In October 1989 , Freud performed at the same theatre in '' Nuts ( Homage to Langland ) '' .
In October 1989 , Langland performed at the same theatre in '' Nuts ( Homage to Freud ) '' .

Answer: no

Same meaning?
Bowman grew up in Quincy , Massachusetts . He started his newspaper career in 1976 as a stringer for '' The Patriot Ledger '' in Boston .
Bowman grew up in Boston and started his newspaper career in 1976 as a stringer for '' The Patriot Ledger '' in Quincy , Massachusetts .

Answer:
no