Traditionally, women in the African nation work with long grasses to make the thatched roofs that cover houses.

VOA: special.2009.05.04

He began to work on one of his long-time dreams - opening a sports center for the young people of San Juan.

VOA: special.2010.04.11

Some doctors work a long time in hospitals before they are fully trained in a specialty.

VOA: special.2009.06.02

He says the final goal of the work is to develop a long-term plan to operate and protect the tomb for years to come.

VOA: special.2009.12.15

This wall may work as well and last as long but it is not as pleasing to look at as the one built by hand.

VOA: special.2009.06.01

After a long day at work, Eddie returns home to his wife and the warm love of the niece he and his wife have raised.

VOA: special.2010.03.12

The old man came home after a long day of work at the mill.

VOA: special.2009.03.07

They offer long-term evidence that it can lead to improvements in education,work and health.

VOA: special.2010.03.04

Medical experts have long recognized the work of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester,Minnesota.

VOA: special.2010.03.30

The long,thin fibers are strong, and can work well to reduce temperature changes.

VOA: special.2009.11.17

Long hours of overtime work may go unpaid or underpaid.

VOA: special.2009.06.08

"This experiment is unique because six people will be isolated for a long period of time and will work autonomously."

VOA: standard.2010.06.02

"It took us a long time to get here. It is going to take some time for us to work through this.

VOA: standard.2009.04.05

Many say they are now out of work, and they worry for how long.

VOA: standard.2010.06.01