Problem: Wwo sentences:
The worst-affected area was South Kyongsang province where at least 15 people drowned and roads were swept away .
The worst affected area was South Kyeongsang province where at least 15 people drowned and roads were swept away in mud sides .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
His 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe was found abandoned June 25 in a Virginia Beach , Va . , parking lot .
His sport utility vehicle was found June 25 , abandoned without its license plates in Virginia Beach , Va .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
Searches for survivors from several previous shipwrecks have often had to be abandoned for similar reasons , leaving the vessels and most of their passengers unaccounted for .
In several previous shipwrecks , the search for survivors had to be abandoned for similar reasons , leaving the vessels and most of their passengers unaccounted for .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer: yes

Problem: Wwo sentences:
" This deal makes good sense for both companies , " said Brian L. Halla , National 's chairman , president and CEO .
" This deal makes sense for both companies , " Halla said in a prepared statement .
Do they have the same meaning?

Answer:
yes