Same meaning?
When Samuel Herrick arrived in the scene , Arnold had already been sent to Skenesboro and Asa Douglas to Panton with sections to secure boats .
When Samuel Herrick arrived on the scene , Arnold had already been sent to Skenesboro and Asa Douglas to Panton with detachments to secure boats .

Answer: yes

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He worked for Adelaide for 17 years as Honorary Consul in Sweden .
He acted as honorary consul in Sweden for Adelaide for 17 years .

Answer: yes

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It is owned by Nation Multimedia Group ( NMG ) .
It is owned by the NMG ( Nation Multimedia Group ) .

Answer: yes

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The Viennese ice revue toured through most European countries , including Germany , Italy , the Netherlands , Switzerland , Hungary , Czechoslovakia , Belgium , France and Spain .
The Viennese ice revue toured most European countries , including Switzerland , Hungary , Czechoslovakia , Belgium , the Netherlands , Germany , Italy , France and Spain .

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yes