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

Lord Ashburton said Britain regretted that it had not made some explanation or apology for the sinking of an American boat in the Niagara River.

VOA: special.2009.02.05

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

And I think that was one of the things that made Nancy Drew special this was in the fifties or early sixties was that this girl survived by her wits and that was a new thing."

VOA: special.2009.08.24

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

VOA: standard.2010.03.29

Johnson says he has learned from mistakes made in Paris, where many of the bikes were stolen or thrown into the river.

VOA: standard.2010.07.30

"I think that the proposal that the President made in Geneva to have Iran withdraw its enriched uranium, or a good portion of it, outside Iran is a positive first step in that direction and I support and appreciate the President's ongoing efforts to unite the international community to address the challenge of Iran's attempts to become a nuclear military power,"

VOA: standard.2009.10.30