That gave the southern states one hundred days to end their rebellion, or face the destruction of slavery.

VOA: special.2009.10.08

Australia has set a November deadline to zero, for Japan to stop whaling in Antarctic waters, or face international court action.

VOA: standard.2010.02.20

Most Americans would be required to obtain some form of insurance or face financial penalties.

VOA: standard.2009.12.25

He says Iran must come clean about its nuclear program or face the consequences.

VOA: standard.2009.09.25

Oloria,20,has been wearing the niqab, or face-covering veil, for the past three years.

VOA: standard.2010.01.30

The Senate Finance Committee is due to vote next Tuesday on a health care reform bill that would require all Americans to get health insurance or face penalties.

VOA: standard.2009.10.10

The book says the saying began because a competitor's face was cleaned with a cloth towel or other material.

VOA: special.2010.11.21

He had the most appealing look in his eyes I ever saw on the face of a dumb or talking animal.

VOA: special.2011.01.22

Discoid lupus affects only the skin and can be identified by red marks on the face or neck.

VOA: special.2010.06.15

The World Health Organization says passengers who sit still for four or more hours face a greater risk of developing blood clots.

VOA: special.2009.07.14

He found that more than half had skin cancer on the left side of their face or body.

VOA: special.2010.07.06

For example, a corporation can face civil or criminal fines and individual lawbreakers can go to jail.

VOA: special.2010.03.05

The lowest performing schools would face changes such as replacing teachers and the principal or being closed.

VOA: special.2010.03.18

No one can learn by looking at your face if your cards are good or bad.

VOA: special.2009.11.22

Climbers have to pull themselves straight up the face of very high rocks or walls.

VOA: special.2009.12.09

A poker face never shows any emotion, never expresses either good or bad feelings.

VOA: special.2009.11.22

Pregnant women face an increased risk even during outbreaks,or periods, of seasonal influenza.

VOA: special.2009.08.18

An athlete lies on top of it with his or her face down.

VOA: special.2010.02.10