Problem: (1) Born in Monterrey , Mora played professionally for Universidad de Guadalajara , Cruz Azul and Guadalajara .
(2) Mora was born in Guadalajara and played professionally for the Universidad de Guadalajara , Cruz Azul and Monterrey .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: no

Problem: (1) In 1901 the critic Jean Lahor ( alias Henri Cazalis ) , listed the workshop as one of the best producers in France of Art Nouveau ceramics .
(2) In 1901 , the critic Jean Lahor ( aka Henri Cazalis ) listed the workshop as one of the best manufacturers of Art Nouveau - ceramics in France .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: yes

Problem: (1) Following the Allies ' May 1945 victory , the Soviets effectively occupied Central and Western Europe , while strong US and Western allied forces remained in Eastern Europe .
(2) Following the Allied victory in May 1945 , the Soviets occupied Central and Eastern Europe , while strong US and Western allies remained in Western Europe .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: no

Problem: (1) Pimpini plays in Second position as a Second and is right-handed .
(2) Pimpini plays as second in the second position and is right-handed .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A:
yes