The other would measure the rate at which all students repay their loans, whether they complete the program or not.

VOA: special.2010.07.29

There should be some sense by the end of the year,he says, whether or not serious progress is being made.

VOA: special.2009.05.23

There is a debate about whether or not swimming burns as many calories as other forms of exercise.

VOA: special.2010.06.08

"I want a grandchild.I'll be seventy in July, and I just -- whether they get married or not, I want a grandchild."

VOA: special.2011.05.23

She often said: "You must never so much as think if you like it or not, if it is bearable or not.

VOA: special.2009.07.26

So you know throw those two together and I'll come running to check this out regardless of whether she cares or not."

VOA: special.2010.07.30

But this question is not about whether people can read, but whether or not they do read.

VOA: special.2009.03.27

Not surprisingly, how a parent acts may also influence whether or not a child becomes a bully.

VOA: special.2010.05.06

Paul Katz says they wanted to create a great musical experience for people whether or not they are fans of the "Twilight" movies.

VOA: special.2010.06.25

They were hoping to find a camera that might contain a picture, which would prove whether or not the men reached the summit.

VOA: special.2010.06.30

They study wounds and chemical tests to find out if the victim died accidentally or not.

VOA: special.2010.05.05

But she says the research does show the need to study whether or not there are long-lasting effects of repeated exposure over several years.

VOA: special.2011.03.02

But she says the real measure of success is whether or not their music gets replayed.

VOA: special.2010.07.12

For example, if something is for the birds, it is worthless or not very interesting.

VOA: special.2010.06.13