A same meaning or not problem:
'' Spruance '' was sunk on 23 March 2005 and then defeated on 8 December 2006 as a target .
'' Spruance '' was sunk on 23 March 2005 and then was decommissioned as a target on 8 December 2006 .
****
[A]: yes

A same meaning or not problem:
Marc Bergevin ( born August 11 , 1965 ) is a former ice hockey player and Canadian professional player .
Marc Bergevin ( born August 11 , 1965 ) is a former ice hockey executive and Canadian professional player .
****
[A]: yes

A same meaning or not problem:
Defeated with Hirai , Kato escapes with Yukari .
With Hirai defeated , Kato escapes with Yukari .
****
[A]: yes

A same meaning or not problem:
He was soon joined in the woodwind section by Terence MacDonagh ( clarinet ) , Jack Brymer ( bassoon ) and Gwydion Brooke ( oboe ) .
He was soon in the woodwind - section of Terence MacDonagh ( clarinet ) , Jack Brymer ( bassoon ) and Gwydion Brooke ( oboe ) .
****
[A]:
yes