Problem: (1) In San Francisco , Hicks led Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks from 1968 to 1973 , a band that never used electric instruments and rare drums .
(2) In San Francisco from 1968 -- 1973 , Hicks led Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks , a band that rarely used electric instruments and never used drums .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: no

Problem: (1) The combination of small size and emphasis on educational excellence , resulting in a district that offers " public school experience in a private school setting " .
(2) The combination of small size and emphasis on educational excellence results in a district that offers a '' private school experience in a public school setting '' .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: no

Problem: (1) He sang with success also in La Fenice in Venice , at the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino in Florence and in the Teatro San Carlo in Naples .
(2) He sang with success also in La Fenice in Naples , Maggio Musicale Fiorentino in Florence and the Teatro San Carlo in Venice .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: no

Problem: (1) Stephen Hendry won the title for the first time and beat Peter Ebdon 9-8 in the final .
(2) Peter Ebdon won the title for the first time , beating Stephen Hendry 9 -- 8 in the final .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A:
no