1. The partially closed short vowels began as initial , unloaded vowels , but were later reduced .
2. The partially closed initial unstressed vowels began as short vowels , but were later reduced .

no

1. It was announced later in December 2011 that a U-Dip would also make a return to join a long list of objects that were dropped at midnight on New Year 's Eve .
2. It was later announced in December 2011 that U-Dip would also make a return , joining a long list of objects dropped on New Year 's Eve at midnight .

yes

1. He replaced Derrek Lee as a backup at 1st base to John Mabry .
2. He replaced Derrek Lee as backup at 1st Base to John Mabry .
yes