In many parts of the world we've seen that if governments introduce social protection programs, measures for example which give family benefits to families with children, particularly poorer families, this can have an important impact in enabling people to keep their children in school and out of the work force."

VOA: special.2010.05.17

Schools have been urged to increase physical education, an important tool for public health.

VOA: special.2009.08.06

At the same time, orchids produced in factories have become an important greenhouse crop.

VOA: special.2010.04.06

Vampires have held an important place in the popular imagination since ancient times.

VOA: special.2010.01.20

Researchers have also found that sunlight is an important tool used by butterflies.

VOA: special.2010.04.27

Camels have served as an important form of transportation since ancient times.

VOA: special.2009.01.13

" When we agreed on an issue and worked together to make a little progress for the country on an important issue, he was the best ally you could have.

VOA: special.2009.09.13

"I have felt blessed to represent the United States before the Supreme Court, to walk into the highest court in this country when it is deciding its most important cases, cases that have an impact on so many people's lives."

VOA: special.2010.05.15

Wamukota also says coastal communities have long made the turtle an important part of their diets and tradition.

VOA: standard.2010.07.15

"Now this is an important step and now I think the Palestinians have to answer in kind."

VOA: standard.2009.11.26

"So when you destroy an individual's ability to communicate, you have really destroyed one of the most important aspects that we have as a species."

VOA: standard.2010.02.11

In the months ahead the Supreme Court will have an opportunity to render important judgments about gun rights, anti-terror laws, freedom of speech and punishment for juvenile criminals.

VOA: standard.2009.10.01

"Having passed reform bills in both the House and the Senate we now to have to take up the last and most important step and reach an agreement on a final reform bill that I can sign into law,".

VOA: standard.2009.12.25