Regional diplomats say the challenge for the new president will be forcing Bissau's military to respect civilian leadership and keep out of politics.

VOA: standard.2009.07.26

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

Students may worry that low grades will keep them out of graduate school or a good job.

VOA: special.2009.03.12

"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

One soldier then told him: "You keep fooling around out there amongst them Apaches and the only rock you'll find will be your tombstone!"

VOA: special.2010.02.15

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,if you are in a boat, keep your arms and legs out of the water.

VOA: special.2009.08.19

It is always helpful when people keep their nose out of other people's business.

VOA: special.2009.09.13

This can help a worker keep his nose clean or stay out of trouble.

VOA: special.2009.09.13