He said the first great fact was that laws were not necessary to keep slavery out of California and New Mexico.

VOA: special.2009.03.19

There is a small hole in the side to drain out extra moisture and keep from drowning the plants.

VOA: special.2011.06.14

Israel says the purpose is to keep weapons out of Gaza and to prevent rocket fire into the Jewish state.

VOA: special.2010.06.05

They would put out sacrifices of food and light fires to keep the spirits from doing any harm to the living.

VOA: special.2010.10.29

Many years later, settlers used the tar,or asphalt, on the tops of their houses to keep water out.

VOA: special.2010.04.07

"Johnsy,dear," said Sue, "will you promise me to keep your eyes closed, and not look out the window until I am done working?

VOA: special.2009.08.01

To keep your head above water is a colorful expression that means staying out of debt.

VOA: special.2009.05.10

The process uses a closed system to keep hair and dirt out of the milk.

VOA: special.2010.07.20

And the rate of change means it's very difficult for the classical educational programs to keep up with the demand that's out there in the marketplace."

VOA: special.2011.01.24

He could not support a bill to keep slavery out of the territories.

VOA: special.2009.03.12

The Indians fought bitterly to keep white men out of their hunting grounds.

VOA: special.2010.04.01

Roosevelt fought hard to keep politics out of the civil service.

VOA: special.2010.08.05

They threatened,beat, and killed blacks to keep them out of politics.

VOA: special.2010.02.18

They should try to keep mosquitoes out of their homes.

VOA: special.2009.04.13