Problem: (1) Brazil had signed a separate Loizaga -- Cotegipe Treaty with Paraguay already in 1872 and now did much to help Paraguay in its negotiations with Argentina .
(2) Brazil had already signed a separate Loizaga - Cotegipe contract with Paraguay in 1872 , and now did much to support Paraguay in its negotiations with Argentina .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: yes

Problem: (1) It was first established as Knopweed Biocontrol in Oregon in the 1980s , and is currently released in the Pacific Northwest .
(2) It was first released in Oregon as Knopweed Biocontrol in the 1980s , and is currently established in the Pacific Northwest .

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

Problem: (1) The river LimbA A elu is a tributary of the Cenue eroaia river in Romania .
(2) The Cenuseroaia River is a tributary of the Limbaselu River in Romania .

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

Problem: (1) Mats Wilander defeated John McEnroe , 6 -- 2 , 3 -- 6 , 6 - 2 .
(2) Mats Wilander defeated John McEnroe , 6 -- 2 , 3 -- 6 , 6 -- 2

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A:
yes