Same meaning?
Kerr broke into the first team that season , but Couper found himself on the bench .
Kerr broke this season into the first team , but Couper found himself on the bench .

Answer: yes

Same meaning?
Incumbent George Allen ran for a third term , but lost to Democrat Robb .
Chuck Robb was ran as incumbent for a third term , but lost to Republican George Allen .

Answer: no

Same meaning?
In 1791 , Hamilton returned to Dublin , where he died , and in 1796 he painted the Irish revolutionary Lord Edward Fitzgerald .
In 1791 Hamilton returned to Dublin , where he died . In 1796 he painted Lord Edward Fitzgerald , the Irish revolutionary .

Answer: yes

Same meaning?
The newspaper celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2006 and will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2016 .
In 2006 , the newspaper celebrated its 100th anniversary and celebrates its 90th anniversary in 2016 .

Answer:
no