For years,rich slave owners had talked of taking the southern states out of the Union to save their way of life.

VOA: special.2009.07.02

"Shortly after taking office, I announced our new strategy for Iraq and for a transition to full Iraqi responsibility.

VOA: special.2010.08.07

Today,a fall guy is anyone who is tricked into taking the blame for the crime or wrongdoing of someone else.

VOA: special.2010.02.21

Tata Motors says it will begin taking orders for the car on April ninth both at car dealerships and on the Internet.

VOA: special.2009.03.28

He seemed to kill for no reason, and with no emotion, as if taking someone's life meant nothing.

VOA: special.2009.12.13

The scientists estimate this would have the same climate effect as taking all cars in the world off the road for ten years.

VOA: special.2009.06.19

For the first time she seemed to be taking a rest from the tiring act of thought.

VOA: special.2009.09.05

The book was revolutionary for the inventive style of taking photographs that show immediacy and emotional honesty.

VOA: special.2009.03.23

He was called a hero for taking this kind of personal action to support the farm workers.

VOA: special.2009.09.06

And he made other changes, like adding the verse "we are not afraid" to offer support for the protests taking place across the country.

VOA: special.2009.07.27

But the secretary called for aggressive action, saying there was more risk in taking small steps.

VOA: special.2009.02.13

They are always looking out for number one and taking care of number one.

VOA: special.2009.07.19

If you are still worried about exercise for osteoporosis,try taking a walk.

VOA: special.2010.08.31

Marilyn,though, earned praise for simply taking a short walk in the movie.

VOA: special.2009.12.06