Same meaning?
DelliBovi was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1971 to 1978 and was in the 179th , 180th , 181st and 182th New York State Legislatures .
DelliBovi was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1971 to 1978 , sitting in the 179th , 180th , 181st and 182nd New York State Legislatures .

Answer: yes

Same meaning?
Gary Donnelly and Jim Grabb won in the final 6 -- 7 , 6 -- 4 , 7 - 6 , against Andrew Castle and Roberto Saad .
Gary Donnelly and Jim Grabb won in the final 6 -- 7 , 6 -- 4 , 7 -- 6 , against Andrew Castle and Roberto Saad .

Answer: yes

Same meaning?
For the first time since 1956 , the Eastern Conference Finals had neither the Celtics nor the Knicks involved .
For the first time since 1956 , the Eastern Conference Finals had neither the Knicks nor Celtics participating .

Answer: yes

Same meaning?
That night , Emperor Li Zhan died , and Muzong took up the throne ( as Emperor Jingzong ) .
This night , Emperor Muzong died , and Li Zhan took the throne ( as Emperor Jingzong ) .

Answer:
no