Problem: (1) This was more common in regional Australia and southern Australia , but has been common for decades in urban Australia .
(2) This was more common in regional Australia and South Australia but has been in common usage in urban Australia for decades .

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

Problem: (1) He had published a novel '' Seventy Times Seven '' , a violent thriller that appeared in 1992 , in 2012 .
(2) He had a novel '' Seventy Times Seven '' , a violent thriller set in 1992 , published in 2012 .

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

Problem: (1) Ryan Sweeting won in the final 6 -- 4 , 6 -- 3 , against Evans .
(2) Ryan Sweeting won against Evans in the final 6 -- 4 , 6 - 3 .

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

Problem: (1) Adair County comprises the Kirksville , MO Micropolitan Statistical Area .
(2) Micropolitan Statistical Area Kirksville , MO comprises Adair County .

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