The breaking up of the federal Union before,only threatened now,is attempted.

VOA: special.2009.07.30

The wind came again. Finally,the men heard a new sound C the sound of waves breaking and crashing on the shore.

VOA: special.2010.03.06

American swimmer Michael Phelps won 8 gold medals, breaking the record for the most gold medals won at a single Olympics.

VOA: special.2009.01.03

Five men had been arrested after breaking into the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee in the Watergate office building.

VOA: special.2009.04.26

"So when I came out of the Army, I had already decided I wanted to be part of breaking down segregation.

VOA: special.2010.04.24

Breaking down electronics into small parts for refiners to melt and purify is another part of the business.

VOA: special.2010.11.01

Using a mortar and pestle, the fruits are slightly pounded to remove the shells from the fruits without breaking the seed inside."

VOA: special.2011.06.14

But twitterers also use the service to get quick answers to questions or to get breaking news.

VOA: special.2009.02.06

The twenty-one year-old throws a sharp breaking ball that cuts across the plate at the last second.

VOA: special.2010.06.18

They were breaking with past traditions to create a new look for a new decade,the sixties.

VOA: special.2009.08.09

Miz Hasan has worked to make the public aware of the dangers of the ship-breaking industry.

VOA: special.2009.04.27

Finally,after six years of back-breaking labor, the two work teams met in northern Utah.

VOA: special.2010.02.25

The record-breaking sales made "The Lost Symbol" the fastest-selling adult novel in history.

VOA: special.2009.10.09

The salesman was afraid when he heard what sounded like the mountain breaking.

VOA: special.2009.02.21