1.   But bitter infighting preceded the vote, showing that Barak will have to work hard to mend deep divisions in the party.

2.   Events in the Simpson trial have not helped to mend divisions in the slightest.

3.   Putin said the combination of Soviet and old Russian symbols would help mend deep divisions in society.

4.   Putin said the combination of Soviet and old Russian symbols would help mend deep divisions in society, by paying tribute to the positive heritage of both periods.