The Italian cities of Genoa and Venice became powerful because they were at the center of the spice trade.

VOA: special.2010.06.01

More than one hundred thirty of these big guns were aimed at the center of the Union line.

VOA: special.2009.11.05

And that difference is at the center of debate over privacy on Facebook and other social networks.

VOA: special.2010.05.28

At the center of the park are two deep canyons carved by the Green and Colorado Rivers.

VOA: special.2009.04.15

At first it meant hitting a spot at the center of a target with an arrow.

VOA: special.2009.09.20

That needs to be understood. But this time, we need to put the story of emancipation at the center of this narrative, because what really transformed the United States, were not those battles.

VOA: special.2011.04.09

At the center of the investigation is Michael Jackson's personal physician, Doc.Conrad Murray, who has yet to be charged with a crime.

VOA: standard.2009.12.25

U.N.International Strategy for Disaster Reduction Deputy Director Helena Molin-Valdes told VOA health facilities need to be at the center of disaster relief.

VOA: standard.2009.10.14

President Thabo Mbeki was at the center of it, skeptical a virus was the cause of HIV/AIDS.

VOA: standard.2010.05.17

And we want the victims to be at the center of the presentation of this case,".

VOA: standard.2009.10.26

While many are working hard to build the tents and stages for the event, few want to speak about the man at the center of the occasion.

VOA: standard.2009.08.29

"Turkey's greatness lies in your ability to be at the center of things.

VOA: standard.2009.04.06

"The July Fourth concert is an amazing thing. It's more of a sociological phenomenon than it is a musical event, but we are at the center of it.

VOA: standard.2010.07.28

Secretary Clinton says President Sirleaf's administration is taking action to increase transparency with a strong Anti-Corruption Commission at the center of efforts to rebuild from years of civil war.

VOA: standard.2009.08.14