Same meaning?
'' Top Dog '' and '' Wally the Wizard '' were also original comic Star early titles .
'' Top Dog '' and '' Wally the Wizard '' were also original comics - Star - Early titles .

Answer: yes

Same meaning?
The tiny institutions they founded would not have seemed to them like universities -- they were small and did not offer the higher degrees in medicine and theology .
The tiny institutions they founded would not have appeared to them like universities -- they were small and did not offer the higher qualifications in medicine and theology .

Answer: yes

Same meaning?
The current director of Sony Best is Ajay Gajjar , who is also a leading member of WPI .
The foremost director of Sony Best is Ajay GAjjar who is also a current member of WPI .

Answer: no

Same meaning?
Ackman sold credit-default swaps against MBIA - corporate debt and bought the swaps for a large profit during the 2008 financial crisis .
Ackman sold credit default swaps against MBIA corporate debt and bought the swaps for a large profit during the financial crisis of 2008 .

Answer:
yes