Same meaning?
This religious organization is an inert conviction , a non-political wing of the Deobandi school of thought and a counterweight to the ulema .
This inert organization is of religious conviction , a non-political wing of the Deobandi school of thought , and a counterweight to the ulema .

Answer: no

Same meaning?
The brother of Dinesh Gunawardena and the eldest son of Philip Gunawardena , he was educated at the Royal College , Colombo .
The brother of Philip Gunawardena and the eldest son of Dinesh Gunawardena , he was taught at the Royal College in Colombo .

Answer: no

Same meaning?
In the 2012 NFL Draft , Posey was selected by the Houston Texans in the third round ( 68th overall ) .
In NFL Draft 2012 , Posey was selected by the Houston Texans in the third round ( 68th total ) .

Answer: yes

Same meaning?
In August 2011 , Mark asked Matt to leave the show , which he did .
In August 2011 Mark Matt asked to leave the show , which he did .

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no