Same meaning?
Written by John Sanborn , it was directed by Michael Kaplan .
It was written by John Sanborn and directed by Michael Kaplan .

Answer: yes

Same meaning?
John , however , refused to hand over Hainaut to Margaret .
Margaret , however , refused to hand over the Hainaut to John .

Answer: no

Same meaning?
The Panthera tigris sudanensis is a supposed subspecies of the tiger , not scientifically recognised , allegedly living in Africa .
The Panthera tigris sudanensis is a recognised subspecies of tiger , not scientifically claimed , allegedly living in Africa .

Answer: no

Same meaning?
Jankovic was the fourth seed at Wimbledon , but lost in the third round to the surprising finalist Marion Bartoli .
Jankovic was the third seed at Wimbledon , but lost in the fourth round to the surprising finalist Marion Bartoli .

Answer:
no