The United Nations Security Council has the lead responsibility for deciding that an act of aggression has taken place.

VOA: special.2010.06.21

In this way, the case could be settled without deciding on the power of Congress to act on slavery in the territories.

VOA: special.2009.05.14

But sixty-six percent agreed that a professor should consider effort and not just the quality of a student's work when deciding grades.

VOA: special.2009.03.12

The central aim of the Festival Fringe Society was not to have a selection process deciding who could or could not take part.

VOA: special.2009.08.05

Justice Benjamin refused to remove himself from Massey's appeal and cast the deciding vote.

VOA: special.2009.06.12

it was his request that "you will not be hasty in deciding."

VOA: special.2010.01.27

"I believe it is not only possible, but in fact easier to do this without deciding the legal question of whether these states have ever been out of the Union.

VOA: special.2009.12.31

"I have felt blessed to represent the United States before the Supreme Court, to walk into the highest court in this country when it is deciding its most important cases, cases that have an impact on so many people's lives."

VOA: special.2010.05.15

President Obama says he will take his time in deciding whether to deploy more troops for the Afghan war.

VOA: standard.2009.09.16

But specialists in the region say he is to be commended for deciding to reach out across the Pacific.

VOA: standard.2009.11.12

He went to Ohio State University on a soccer scholarship before deciding to pursue a professional soccer career.

VOA: standard.2010.06.09

Conservative lawmakers say they want to wait until March elections are over before deciding on legislation.

VOA: standard.2010.01.30

The 58-year-old Franken is a former comedian and actor who also served as a liberal radio talk show host before deciding to run for office.

VOA: standard.2009.06.30

Sidney Crosby led the Penguins with 15 playoff goals, even though he had to sit out most of the deciding game with a knee injury.

VOA: standard.2009.12.24