Q: American forces here organized the elections , which officials say are important steps toward establishing democracy in Iraq .

U.S. forces organized the elections , which officials said were a step toward establishing democracy in the nation .

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A: yes
Q: This change in attitude gave upscale purveyors including Neiman Marcus , the parent of Bergdorf Goodman ; and Nordstrom strong sales gains in May .

This change in attitude gave upscale purveyors including Neiman Marcus Group Inc. and Nordstrom Inc . , along with some boutique retailers , strong sales gains in May .

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A: yes
Q: " Any decision on Charleroi will have huge implications for regional airports in France , " he said .

" A bad decision on Charleroi would have huge implications for state-owned regional airports in France .

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A:
yes