The election was held to replace long-time president Omar Bongo, who died in June after 42 years in power.

VOA: standard.2009.10.04

President Obama said the demonstration was held to underscore the importance of science and math education.

VOA: standard.2009.11.24

As I began the 4th row, I heard Fortunato begin to shake the chains that held him to the wall.

VOA: special.2009.02.07

In time,however, there was another reason to fight: to free the black people held as slaves in the South.

VOA: special.2009.10.08

The ceremony was held at the place where a monument to America's first president, George Washington, was being built.

VOA: special.2009.04.09

It held for a while. Then Union soldiers acting without orders forced their way to the top of the hill.

VOA: special.2009.11.26

Each year on November tenth, a ceremony is held there to remember the crew members of the Fitzgerald.

VOA: special.2009.11.11

Events are being held throughout the country to celebrate the history, culture and success of America's Hispanic population.

VOA: special.2009.09.18

When they were tired or wanted to be held they cried out in tiny voices and reached up with their little arms.

VOA: special.2009.02.28

Seven states and the nation's capital held primary elections on Tuesday to choose candidates for the November elections.

VOA: special.2010.09.18

Last month,the African Medical and Research Foundation held a medical camp in Kenya to provide free operations to those with the condition.

VOA: special.2010.08.09

The copyrights to these songs were held not only by the singers but also by his son Alan.

VOA: special.2010.01.25

The elections are being seen as a vote on Mister Maliki's leadership ahead of national parliamentary elections to be held later this year.

VOA: special.2009.02.07

She does not like the great games held by your people where captives are led to die.

VOA: special.2010.07.31

Nils Bohlin recognized that both the upper and lower body needed to be held securely in place.

VOA: special.2011.03.01

Guests were not told where the wedding was to be held until a week before the event.

VOA: special.2010.08.09