Same meaning?
'' Myles C. Fox '' reached Yokosuka on 23 September and departed San Diego on 8 October .
On 23 September , Myles C. Fox reached Yokosuka and left San Diego on 8 October .

Answer: yes

Same meaning?
Ashley binds Luke with tape , then forces her to play truth or dare .
Ashley binds Luke with duct tape , then forces her to play truth or dare .

Answer: yes

Same meaning?
His participation in Thailand ended 2002 years ago and the tournament has now moved to Uzbekistan in Asia .
His involvement in Uzbekistan ended in 2002 years ago and the Tournament has now moved to Thailand in Asia .

Answer: no

Same meaning?
English is understood by many people and spoken by some of them fluently .
English is spoken by many people and some of them fluently understood .

Answer:
no