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- 26-Jan-2012, 14:27 #1
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"it" refers to "the French government"? In addition, uphold = maintain? Context:
The French government said earlier this month it would uphold its ban on the insect-resistant strain of maize, despite the court's decision to annul the ban after finding that it had not produced enough evidence that Monsanto's MON810 posed a significant risk to health or the environment.
- 26-Jan-2012, 15:10 #2
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Teacher Re: "it" refers to "the French government"? In addition, uphold = maintain? Oui and oui
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Yes to both of your questions.
- 26-Jan-2012, 15:35 #3
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Threadstarter / Original Poster Re: "it" refers to "the French government"? In addition, uphold = maintain? 
Originally Posted by JohnParis 
Oui and oui !
Yes to both of your questions.
Merci.
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