They wanted new states to be free from slavery, so they would not have to compete with slave labor.

VOA: special.2009.04.30

His coach later said he would urge Phelps not to compete internationally until the ban takes effect next year.

VOA: special.2009.08.01

Other settlers brought huge herds of sheep to compete with cattle for the grass, and the sheep always won.

VOA: special.2010.03.18

The hope,she says,is to discover what college graduates have really learned, and how ready they are to compete in the global marketplace.

VOA: special.2009.10.22

He said this is necessary for the country to compete among some of the world's fastest growing economies.

VOA: special.2010.08.12

Officials needed permission from all of the other Formula Three racers for the biodiesel WorldFirst car to compete.

VOA: special.2009.11.03

Before,people with special needs were often prevented from physical activity out of concern that they would hurt themselves or be unable to compete.

VOA: special.2009.08.23

It was not unusual for the love of science to compete with the love of a woman.

VOA: special.2009.09.26

In June,the Speed Sisters became the first all-female racing team to compete in the Speed Test, a popular race in the West Bank.

VOA: special.2010.07.30

Then they sell their catch at prices too low for the local fishing industry to compete.

VOA: special.2009.12.08

Liberal Democrats support the proposal for a self-supporting government insurance plan to compete with private ones.

VOA: special.2009.09.12

These days,if a job is available, young people often have to compete with more experienced workers.

VOA: special.2009.08.20

The idea of permitting mentally disabled people to compete in sports was revolutionary at the time.

VOA: special.2009.08.23

In nineteen ninety-eight, he became the first athlete from Kenya to compete in the Winter Games.

VOA: special.2010.02.10

Supporters are hoping to have the fuel issue resolved in time to compete next season.

VOA: special.2009.11.03

My two boys like to compete against each other and play in a violent way.

VOA: special.2009.07.12

She did not want to compete with companies in Saint Louis that made hair-care products.

VOA: special.2010.03.28