Same meaning?
Terry , born in the midst of the Great Depression , was trained and owned by Carl Spitz .
Born in the middle of the Great Depression , Carl Carl Spitz was trained and owned by Terry .

Answer: no

Same meaning?
A few years later , after Obasanjo died and General Abdulsalami Abubakar took power , General Abacha was released and pardoned .
General Abacha was released and pardoned a number of years later after Obasanjo died and after General Abdulsalami Abubakar took power .

Answer: yes

Same meaning?
At present , it is the third most common language in international trade and the second most common in politics , diplomacy and culture after English and French .
At present it is the second most used language in international trade , and the third most used in politics , diplomacy and culture after English and French .

Answer: no

Same meaning?
As part of a streamlining campaign , in January 2017 the company reported that it would close three remaining regional kitchens in Everett , Landover and Atlanta .
As part of a tightening campaign , the company reported in January 2017 that it would close three remaining regional cuisines in Everett , Landover and Atlanta .

Answer:
yes