After a year of shrinking output, the U.S.economy grew last quarter at a 3.5 percent annual rate.

VOA: standard.2009.11.01

Some people can fight the brain off in this case, and control their food intake, maintain a healthy diet, and maintain a normal weight, but the number of such people in the population is shrinking by the day.

有些人可以抵制大脑的控制,控制食物的摄入量,维持健康饮食 保持正常体重,而今,这类人的数量日益减少

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The high U.S.unemployment rate, a resurgent Republican opposition and President Obama's shrinking approval ratings are making Democrats nervous as they face the November elections for Congress and governors.

VOA: standard.2010.02.06

Last week saw positive U.S.economic news, with increases in home sales and housing prices, a jump in manufacturing activity, a drop in new jobless claims, and a new growth figure showing the economy shrinking far less than had been anticipated.

VOA: standard.2009.08.02