At one time, the president who had retreated and retreated until he was pressed against the wall, could only be secured by a number of gentlemen forming round him and making a kind of barrier of their own bodies.

VOA: special.2009.01.19

"I went over to Africa as a socialist, and after about five or six years of hitting my head against the wall, became a small "c" capitalist."

VOA: standard.2010.08.09

Democrats trying to steer reform through Congress against a nearly solid wall of Republican opposition said the president delivered a clear vision and specifics, and a strong message of leadership.

VOA: standard.2009.09.10