Question: Today couples who are nostalgic for the more romantic days of Gretna Green's past still come to The Old Blacksmith's Shop to exchange their vows, though they now participate in a legal marriage ceremony.
In the area, the exchange of vows is strictly banned.

Answer: no

Question: And, in the long term, when there is nothing left to cut, the only way to increase profits is to increase sales.
The sales must be increased if profit is to increase.

Answer: yes

Question: He ran for Congress from Massachusetts and, revitalized, served for 18 years--notably helping to overturn the shameful gag rule that forbade the reading of anti-slavery petitions on the floor of the House.
During his 18 years of service, he worked on gag rules enacted on the floor of the House.

Answer:
yes