But it was often difficult. To protect their towns,the settlers often had to employ people who were expert in the use of firearms.

VOA: special.2010.03.10

Kitt said she was "blacklisted." No one in the American entertainment industry would employ her.

VOA: special.2009.06.07

The McAnespy's have applied to take part in a British Petroleum program to employ fishermen in the oil cleanup.

VOA: standard.2010.05.04

She adds that is in line with previous years. South Korean companies employ nearly 40,000 North Koreans to produce basic manufactured goods at a special cooperative zone in the North Korean city of Kaesong.

VOA: standard.2009.09.11

A key question is whether either chamber of Congress will employ what is called the "reconciliation process" aimed at overcoming filibusters,or blocks, in the Senate on contentious measures where a 60-vote majority is usually required to pass major legislation.

VOA: standard.2009.03.24