Same meaning?
For centuries Sri Lanka , originally known as Senkadagala , has been the bastion of Kandy 's culture and its spiritual centre .
Kandy , originally known as Senkadagala , has been the bastion of Sri Lankan culture and its spiritual centre for centuries .

Answer: no

Same meaning?
In October 1560 , he secretly met with the English ambassador , Nicolas Throckmorton , in Paris , and asked him for a passport to return to England through Scotland .
In Paris in October 1560 , he secretly met the English ambassador , Nicolas Throckmorton , asking him for a passport to return to Scotland through England .

Answer: no

Same meaning?
In 1997 , Sandy Lam , Qi Yu , Prudence Liew , and Teresa Carpio published a cover of the song , together with What A Wonderful World
In 1997 , Sandy Lam , Teresa Carpio , Prudence Liew , and Qi Yu published a cover of the song , along with What A Wonderful World

Answer: yes

Same meaning?
The southern border is variously given as either Smith or Court Streets and Warren or Wyckoff Streets as the western edge .
The southern border is variously indicated as Smith or Court Streets and Warren or Wyckoff Streets as the western edge .

Answer:
yes