In some cases,instead of a cast, a splint made of plastic or metal will be secured over the area to restrict movement.

VOA: special.2009.02.04

In the last national census, or population count, Hispanics,or Latinos, made up twelve percent of the total population.

VOA: special.2010.05.07

The movies made fun of officials in many areas of society, like colleges,hospitals or the government.

VOA: special.2009.07.19

And a great many farmers still lived in houses, or cabins, made of rough logs.

VOA: special.2009.01.22

The truce did not last long. In the weeks that followed, a number of attempts were made to stop or arrest the leaders of the Free State government.

VOA: special.2009.05.07

Two months ago, people were living out in the open or under tents made of blankets and sheets.

VOA: standard.2010.03.29