In doing this, the branches influence each other's growth.

VOA: special.2009.10.13

Throughout all of this, they are subjected to a course of rigorous study and physical training that will lead them to adopt prominent positions in the military and other branches of public service.

这一进程，需要他们遵循,严格的学习及体能的训练,以便他们顺利接掌重要的军职,及其它公共服务事项。

耶鲁公开课 - 政治哲学导论课程节选

Police say rival groups of asylum seekers attacked each other with tree branches, pool cues and broom handles.

VOA: standard.2009.11.24