Q: If Many also wish to be spared any guilt that might arise on that account--which is why Clinton and Blair are on to such a good thing with, We'd love to do that, but it's no longer feasible., can we say that "Everybody is happy to take whatever punishment comes their way."?

A: no

Q: If The 700-year-old Fondaco dei Turchi was a warehouse for the merchants of Constantinople, now the Natural History Museum., can we say that "The Fondaco dei Turchi was built as a warehouse 700 years ago, but is now the Natural History Museum."?

A: yes

Q: If The weekend flea-market in Beyaz??t Square is an interesting place to browse, and there are bargains to be found among the bric-a-brac., can we say that "Haggling is a common occurrence at the flea-market."?

A: it is not possible to tell

Q: If In 1922 the new Irish Free State was born., can we say that "In 1922, the Irish Free State was put to rest for the final time."?

A:
no