Problem: (1) In January 1954 , Sadler 's Wells Ballet announced that Benjamin Britten was working with Cranko to create a ballet .
(2) In January 1954 , Sadler 's Wells Ballet announced that Benjamin Britten was collaborating with Cranko to create a ballet .

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

Problem: (1) '' Acting for '' has the same basic meaning as '' acting '' , except that it indicates that the original occupant of the position is still formally holding power .
(2) '' Acting for '' has the same basic meaning as '' acting '' , except it indicates that the original occupant of the position still formally holds power .

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

Problem: (1) The ditch was cut from rock and about 5 m deep and 4 to 5 m wide .
(2) The ditch was cut out of rock and about 5 m deep and 4 to 5 m wide .

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

Problem: (1) The field also included Olympian ( and in 1932 Olympic champion ) Paul Jessup of Cornell and future world record label John Anderson of Washington in 1928 .
(2) The field also included Olympian ( and in 1932 Olympic champion ) John Anderson of Cornell in 1928 and future world record player Paul Jessup of Washington .

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