Here are two sentences:

It is almost certain to exacerbate the bitter divisions between Washington and Europe that have not abated since the end of the war in Iraq .

It is almost certain to exacerbate the divisions between Washington and Europe that emerged before the war in Iraq .

yes

Here are two sentences:

Dos Reis also pleaded guilty to federal charges that he crossed state lines to have sex with Christina and another girl on a different occasion .

Dos Reis had earlier pleaded guilty to federal charges that he crossed state lines to have sex with Christina and one other girl in a separate incident .

yes

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In Canada , the booming dollar will be in focus again as it tries to stay above the 75 cent ( U.S. ) mark .

In Canada , the surging dollar was in focus again as it struggled and just failed to stay above the 75 cent ( U.S. ) mark .
yes