Drilling in these waters is banned through 2002; the President's action extends that period to 2012.

The action extends over one day, the final scene taking place shortly after sunrise.

The action taken on Thursday night extends the program until the end of 2009.

The action extends across three acts, as in a play.

In no case did glacial action here extend down to the plains at the eastern base of the mountains.

The action, he said, extended to cement and asphalt suppliers, whose employees refused to drive materials to the site.

This is eminently reasonable as effective action by big waves must extend above the level of the highest tide.

Verdi's charitable actions extended to those working for him as well as to major institutions.

"The concrete threat is not limited to Argentine territory, and terrorist action could extend to some neighboring countries."