In Washington, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano noted that the law doesn't take effect for 90 days.

VOA: standard.2010.04.28

"We saw a protective effect for drinking more than 4 cups of coffee per day."

VOA: standard.2010.06.30

But they could not rule out the possibility of a smaller effect similar to that seen earlier for strokes.

VOA: special.2009.03.18

They observed that the effect was even greater than the effect reported earlier for walking in high heels.

VOA: special.2010.02.03

For that reason, says Mister Stephens, the more someone swears, the less of an effect the words have.

VOA: special.2009.08.18

The scientists estimate this would have the same climate effect as taking all cars in the world off the road for ten years.

VOA: special.2009.06.19

The United States Senate and Russia's parliament must both approve the agreement for it to take effect.

VOA: special.2010.04.17

This echo effect can be heard on the recording of this huge hit for the Supremes in nineteen sixty-four, "Where Did Our Love Go?"

VOA: special.2009.05.11

But some take effect quickly. For example,in six months the new law will bar insurance companies from denying coverage to children with pre-existing health conditions.

VOA: special.2010.03.24

For example, one effect of a weak economy is less demand for office space.

VOA: special.2009.09.04

South Korea comes in 31st. Anholt says effect of poor images is that nations cannot command high prices for their products.

VOA: standard.2009.11.05

For patients at the higher end of the severity,the medications had a very potent effect."

VOA: standard.2010.01.08

I think they are having some political effect that is negative for the White House,".

VOA: standard.2009.08.17

Several automakers introduced new models. And a pay hike announced by the government for its employees with retrospective effect put money in the hands of many people.

VOA: standard.2009.03.13