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了 过 Difference Emphasis Fact Impact Event Time

Front What is the difference in emphasis between 了 and 过?
Back 了 indicates a fact, whereas 过 indicates the impact of an event; also, 了 can be at any time, whereas 过 is basically in the past
我小时候在英国住了两年。 (fact)
我小时候在英国住过两年。 (experience)
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