Same meaning?
Over the centuries , cedar wood was exploited by the Phoenicians , Egyptians , Assyrians , Babylonians , Persians , Romans , Israelites and Turks .
Cedar wood has been exploited over the centuries by the Phoenicians , Egyptians , Assyrians , Babylonians , Persians , Romans , Israelites and Turks .

Answer: yes

Same meaning?
The Tigers eventually won the ALDS but lost to the Red Sox in the American League Championship Series .
The Tigers eventually won the ALDS , but the Red Sox was lost in the American League Championship Series .

Answer: yes

Same meaning?
Highland English or Highland and Iceland English is the variety of Scottish English spoken by many in the Scottish Highlands and the Hebrides .
Highland English or Highland and Island English is the variety of Scottish English spoken by many in the Hebrides and the Scottish Highlands .

Answer: no

Same meaning?
When the arms were removed , they were landed by volunteers on bicycles and vehicles .
When the arms were removed they were landed on bicycles and in vehicles by volunteers .

Answer:
yes