Same meaning?
Hopkins toured with the band for six months through England , the United States , and Japan .
For six months Hopkins toured the band through England , the United States and Japan .

Answer: yes

Same meaning?
In March 2016 , Nine Entertainment Co purchased a 9.9 % stake in Southern Cross Media Group from the Macquarie Group .
In March 2016 , Nine Entertainment Co acquired a 9.9 percent stake in the Southern Cross Media Group from Macquarie Group .

Answer: yes

Same meaning?
They manufactured an even bigger truck , with a 9.8 litre engine , and trialled a motor bus .
They manufactured an even bigger truck , with a 9.8 litre engine , and tried a motor bus .

Answer: yes

Same meaning?
She talks to Jess 'apos ; parents and speculates that Jen may have come back to take the earrings .
She talks to Jen parents and speculates that Jess may have come back to take the earrings .

Answer:
no