Developers are abandoning C++ in favour of Java
The young mother was charged with abandoning her baby
Australia is threatening to abandon the trade talks
Abandoning pets is both cruel and illegal

Even if you find a great paediatrician, you cannot abdicate responsibility for your childrens' health.
Edward VIII became the first English monarch to abdicate the throne voluntarily.

If Queen Elizabeth abdicates then Prince Charles will become King.

Peter swore blind that he was abducted by aliens.

The government has claimed that Syria is abetting the insurgency in Iraq.

He was a medical student though, inevitably, his studies were in abeyance during the war.

He abhors discrimination and greed.

I can't abide stupidity
My father simply can't abide coffee. Even the smell of it makes him feel nauseous.

While you are living in my house you will abide by my rules, is that clear?

70% of people in rural areas of the developing world live in abject poverty
All international efforts to end the slaughter in the Middle East have ended in abject failure

French politicians would like an abject apology from Donald Rumsfield for his comments regarding 'old Europe'
Bill Clinton offered an abject apology for the Monica Lewinsky scandal

Able-bodied and disabled athletes compete side by side in the London Marathon
Able-bodied drivers who park in spaces reserved for the disabled should be heavily fined

A lot of Europeans think that the United States should abolish the death penalty
Most students would like to see tuition fees abolished
The Russian government is planning to abolish export taxes on silver

The shuttle launch was aborted due to a short circuit in the main engine
If the timeout interval expires before the connection is established the connection attempt will be aborted
The weather deteriorated badly and the expedition had to be aborted
They aborted their attempts to reach the summit of Mount Everest when the weather took a turn for the worse.

The mental anguish suffered by women who abort their babies is well documented.
If you encounter an error, you may wish to abort the program.

The program aborts if a function throws an exception that is not listed.

She had an abortion because she didn't think she could cope with a baby

Executive aspirations abound among women professionals.

Is John about? I need to speak to him.

I seem to have become very absent minded recently. I can never remember what I'm supposed to be doing when.
My husband is very absent minded. He is forever forgetting where he put his car keys.

He absent-mindedly kicked the leaves out of the way as he strolled down the street.

Do you think we should go for a drink? Absolutely!

The man was absolved of murder as his wife reappeared.

Three councillors voted 'no', four voted 'yes' and two abstained.

The new system helps the job seeker to accelerate the process of finding a job.

When the officer tried to stop the vehicle, the suspects accelerated and sped off.

Do you accept credit cards?
Manchester United have accepted Real Madrid's offer of £25 million for David Beckham
She challenged me to a rematch and I accepted
You must accept our terms and conditions before you proceed.
When they told me that I had breast cancer it was a really big shock. I couldn't accept it.
Why can't people just accept me for who I am?

A lot of student accommodation in the UK is very expensive but also very basic.
The Irish Tourist Board can offer visitors a wide range of accommodation, from 5 star hotels to bed and breakfasts and youth hostels.
Public sector workers such as nurses, teachers and firemen are having difficulties finding affordable accommodation in the centre of London.

Click here for information on accommodations - hotels, motels and condos - in the New York Metropolitan area.
Our company offers luxury accommodations at the Grand Geneva Resort.

His career has accorded him a wealth of honours.
The prime minister accorded him a hearty welcome.

My mother has accumulated a lot of junk over the years.

It's amazing how many junk emails have accumulated in my mail box over time.

Many people wonder if it isn't impossible to achieve peace in the Middle East now
What on earth do the voters in California hope to achieve by calling another election?
Your donation could help thousands of disadvantaged children to achieve their true potential.
Our scholarships help students to achieve their dreams
He planned to run his own business by the time he was 18 and in 1989 he achieved that goal
Surgeons have managed to achieve a 79% success rate in bone marrow transplants

The president acknowledged that he had misled family and staff regarding his relationship with Lewinsky.

Simon Swanson acted the role of Macduff in Macbeth.

Would you Adam and Eve it!

They adapted the book for the big screen.

It's amazing how quickly kids adapt.

If you want to add your website to our webring, please follow the instructions below
I would like to add that I was not the only one to suggest this
If you add two and two together you should end up with four!

His addled brain often makes fantastic leaps of logic.

Some kids adjust to change really easily.

He admitted that it was his idea to blow up the embassy
We all knew that he was guilty, the real question was whether or not he would admit it

Can a nightclub refuse to admit someone if they have had far too much to drink already?
Pubs will be fined heavily for admitting underage drinkers

Peter was admitted to hospital overnight complaining of pains in his chest
Janet was admitted to hospital with pneumonia
The doctors took a number of x-rays and scans and then admitted her

Joshua and Sarah chose to adopt a baby rather than start IVF treatment
Chris adopted a dog from his local animal shelter
Up until now, the authorities have adopted a largely tolerant attitude towards prostitution
The European Union and the United States are expected to adopt a common position on the need to ban nuclear weapons

We offer support groups for families thinking of adopting.

Manufacturers are advancing automation as a solution that will result in fewer jobs

Liberian rebel troops continued to advance on Monrovia this morning
The team advanced to the semi-finals with a 3-0 win over Newcastle
Jonathan advanced to the post of Vice President in just 4 years

Advertise your property for free on our web site!

The company advertised in this week's Observer.

I would advise you to keep your mouth shut.

The car cost more than $100,000 but he can easily afford it.

Stop aggravating your brother!

My boss has been on my back all day. Don't you start. I just don't need you giving me aggro right now.

An important feature of the 'Headhunters' hooliganism was the degree of detailed planning invested in setting up opportunities for aggro with rival hooligans.

Workersagreed to a series of pay cuts in an attempt to save their jobs

US and Europe agree to disagree on Iraq
He tried desparately to bring me round to his way of thinking, but in the end we agreed to disagree

The Kenyan was ahead of the Ethiopian with just 200 metres to go.
Why don't you go ahead and we'll catch up with you in a little bit?

We need to air this room out before the guests arrive.

The teacher popped out of the classroom for five minutes but he left the door ajar so that he could hear if his pupils misbehaved.
Having the window ajar allows steam to escape and fresh air to come in even when it's raining.

Peace is returning to the war-torn country, albeit slowly
The hotel is a good one, albeit part of a chain.
Many companies are already offering DSL, albeit in a limited fashion.

Was the government alerted to the September 11th attack before the event?
Mr Smith saw smoke coming from the house next door and went to alert his neighbour

He's doing 3 A-levels: maths, chemistry and physics

The university allocates accomodation on a first-come-first-served basis
The government has allocated £3.4 million towards improving the national defense system
The hotel has allocated 20 rooms for conference participants

Allow the dough to rest for 10 minutes before putting it in the oven
Why does God allow innocent people to suffer?
A lack of concentration in the last 5 minutes allowed Tottenham to draw level and the match ended 2-2
No dogs allowed!
Visitors and patients are not allowed to use their mobile phones inside the hospital

The captain held the trophy aloft so that everybody in the crowd could see it.

Les bouquinistes (book stalls along the Seine).

Having a baby has altered my life more than I thought it would
US troops believe that Saddam Hussein might have altered his appearance
McDonalds were forced to alter one of their television ads after people complained that it was racist
The increased risk of being sued has altered the way companies deal with their clients

There were five women and five men; ten people altogether.

I'm not altogether convinced that is true.

Ambos warn: "Don't ignore chest pain".