A week later, he pleaded guilty to a charge of leaving an accident and was given a two-month suspended sentence.

VOA: special.2009.09.13

In ancient times,however, people believed that the swan was given a special gift of song at the end of its life.

VOA: special.2010.04.11

And he said the people must be given a fair chance to approve or reject a constitution for statehood.

VOA: special.2009.05.21

Finally,she was given a job singing at a place in Harlem where people went at night to drink alcohol and listen to music.

VOA: special.2010.02.28

Her real self was not Eartha Kitt but Eartha Mae, a child given away by her mother.

VOA: special.2009.06.07

Everyone cheered wildly when a signal was given and a huge cloth fell from the statue.

VOA: special.2010.05.06

They were given a large area of land north of Wyoming in the Dakota territory.

VOA: special.2010.04.01

But first offenders might be given a chance to complete an alcohol education program instead.

VOA: special.2009.04.02

Charlie Parker was given a permit to play in New York again two years later.

VOA: special.2009.05.03

About once a year, houses made from adobe should be given a layer of mud.

VOA: special.2009.01.12

When people saw him they would show the respect given a king or emperor.

VOA: special.2009.12.14

But the Web has given a kind of freedom to independent musicians who depend on the Internet for sales, reviews and staying in touch with fans.

VOA: special.2009.04.03

The other half were given a gel without an active substance.

VOA: special.2010.07.21

The Chinese leader was given a warm reception in Cairo, with the audience applauding at various points in his speech.

VOA: standard.2009.11.07