From that time until she was almost seven years old, Helen could communicate only by making signs with her hands.

VOA: special.2009.11.08

And it increased the military strength of the Union by making it possible for free blacks to serve in the northern army.

VOA: special.2009.02.09

He says that by making them into a sculpture, he has made useless objects useful again.

VOA: special.2009.11.13

Helen could only learn about squares,triangles, and other geometrical forms by making them with wires.

VOA: special.2011.08.07

The program aims to empower young people by making them masters of language and reading.

VOA: special.2009.04.27

Young artists must work their way to "Art" by making pictures for magazine stories.

VOA: special.2009.08.01

He said a person does not get anywhere in life by making enemies.

VOA: special.2010.02.07

Jack Benny won the hearts of Americans by making fun of himself.

VOA: special.2009.10.11

Other orchids trick male flies by making themselves look like female flies.

VOA: special.2010.04.06

I accepted the situation by making up stories there in the backseat.

VOA: special.2010.01.30

The search brings history to life by making it more personal.

VOA: special.2010.06.28

She says they often start by making the lowest payment required.

VOA: special.2009.04.10

The Southern California artist started by making "love bead" necklaces.

VOA: special.2009.05.18

By making many loans, the bank could increase economic activity.

VOA: special.2009.01.01