Same meaning?
However , other liberal parties , together with nationalist groups said they would boycott the July elections .
Other liberal parties , however , said , along with nationalist groups , that they would boycott the July elections .

Answer: yes

Same meaning?
Makopong is a village in Kgalagadi District of Botswana . It is located close to the border with South Africa . The population was 1,697 in the 2011 census .
The population was 1,697 in the 2011 census . It is a village in Kgalagadi District of South Africa It is located near the border with Botswana .

Answer: no

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It was named after Bennington , Vermont the former home of first settlers .
It was called the first home of former settlers after Bennington , Vermont .

Answer: no

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In summer , there is a regular ferry from Holy Isle harbour to Lamlash .
In summer , there is a regular ferry service from Lamlash harbour to Holy Isle .

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no