Problem: (1) It only comes in standard black , although a white version has been released worldwide in Japan .
(2) It comes in standard black only , although a white version was released in Japan worldwide .

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

Problem: (1) Cox also owned a lobster factory and operated a farm near Morell .
(2) Cox also had a lobster factory and operated a farm near Morell .

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

Problem: (1) Michael advises the girls to try their poses in the cold to avoid wasting time on set and get backstage .
(2) Michael advises girls to try their poses in the backstage in order to avoid wasting time on the set and to cold .

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

Problem: (1) Herefordshire has once won the Minor Counties Championship to share the title with Norfolk in 2002 .
(2) Herefordshire has won the Minor Counties Championship once , sharing the title with Norfolk in 2002 .

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