They say their findings offer one reason why the custom of cursing may have continued for so long.

VOA: special.2009.08.18

And they brought the Saint and the custom of giving gifts into their own celebration at Christmas time.

VOA: special.2009.12.20

Long after the fall of the ancient Egyptian civilization, doctors and alchemists in Europe continued the custom of showing a sign of the gods' help and protection.

VOA: special.2009.03.22

That no longer the custom. But we still get inhot water.

VOA: special.2009.05.10

That goes against the custom of treating all sites neutrally.

VOA: special.2009.09.25

For example, Hooks' parents always insisted that whites address them as Mr.and Mrs.Hooks, rather than by their first names, as was the custom when whites spoke to blacks.

VOA: standard.2010.04.16

The country's passion for gold is rooted in culture and custom.

VOA: standard.2009.09.19

"The power source for the aircraft are the two battery packs you see on either side, which are lithium ion batteries which are similar to what you find in our laptops, only custom made for us for this application."

VOA: standard.2010.08.11