"They're family parties, big open house-y kind of parties with lots of cookies too many cookies and punch and eggnog.

VOA: special.2009.12.28

In this way, William Jennings Bryan was able to run for president at the head of two separate political parties.

VOA: special.2010.07.01

It was a party of protest, formed by men who refused to support either of the two old parties.

VOA: special.2010.06.03

Bits of paper called "confetti" are often used at parties, so Hailey chose a festive word for her festive music.

VOA: special.2009.12.18

Both parties -- the Whigs and the Democrats -- had the same number of senators on the committee.

VOA: special.2009.03.05

Her wastepaper basket was full of empty envelopes that had carried invitations to lunches, dinners, and theater parties.

VOA: special.2009.01.31

But members of both parties have suggested they might support new stimulus measures to end the recession.

VOA: special.2009.07.10

The picture it paints of life in America at that time -- the parties,the automobiles, the endless fields of waste -- are unforgettable.

VOA: special.2010.11.28

Her wastepaper basket was full of empty envelopes that had carried invitations to lunches,dinners, and theater parties.

VOA: special.2010.05.29

Both parties did everything possible to show that they were the friend of the common man.

VOA: special.2009.01.22

It reminded him of all the hours he had spent there at his wife's parties.

VOA: special.2010.05.29

When the news came that the Whigs had chosen Harrison, Clay said in anger: "I am the most unfortunate man in the history of parties.

VOA: special.2009.01.22

Tailgating parties are a big part of sports culture in the United States.

VOA: special.2009.09.11

Many big parties took place among the costly furnishings of the Walsh mansion.

VOA: special.2009.09.21