Many here see Sarkozy as an authoritarian and divisive figure who will aggravate France's social divide.

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At the least, the laws will aggravate an already marked reluctance among businessmen to hire new staff.

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The court's ruling will aggravate the recent troubles of Mr Berlusconi, who is politically far weaker than he was a few months ago.

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"Aspirin will aggravate her stomach, " the nurse informed her.

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The coal situation will aggravate looming power shortages.

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It might be entertaining, but it will likely contain erroneous scintillating information that will only aggravate you.

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The displeasure among workers at the mine will only aggravate the situation further.

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If the people I live with smoke, will it aggravate my condition?

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If France and Germany continue to get away with breaking the rules, even after the court judgment, it will only aggravate Dutch distemper.

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