Historians believe that cacao seeds were also used in marriage ceremonies as a sign of the union between a husband and wife.

VOA: special.2010.02.17

That means early signs of economic recovery, like the way plants begin to shoot up from the ground as a sign of spring.

VOA: special.2009.05.08

In the book,he says jeans serve as a sign for two American values, creativity and rebellion.

VOA: special.2009.12.18

But the Republican victory in liberal Massachusetts was seen in large part as a sign of voter anger across the country about the economy.

VOA: special.2010.01.22

The public saw the elections as a sign of hope that reasonable people might find a way to settle the bitter dispute over slavery.

VOA: special.2009.06.18

Confederate General Robert E.Lee saw it as a sign of weakness in the northern war effort.

VOA: special.2009.11.05

Brown saw the gold as a sign that God wanted him to act.

VOA: special.2009.06.18

They said it would be seen as a sign of weakness.

VOA: special.2009.12.10

Whitman writes about grass as a sign of everlasting life.

VOA: special.2009.04.12

Mr.Obama welcomed the Israeli announcement as a sign of progress, but the Palestinians say it is a publicity stunt.

VOA: standard.2009.08.21

Many Israelis and Palestinians interpreted Mr.Obama's speech,last week, as a sign that the United States is serious about moving the peace process along.

VOA: standard.2009.06.09

Their caskets come through this village and hundreds line the street as a sign of respect.

VOA: standard.2009.11.11

Ambassador Beyrle points to the recent Strategic Arms Reduction Agreement as a sign of better relations.

VOA: standard.2010.05.07

many North Korea experts see that as a sign that more launches are to come.

VOA: standard.2009.10.13