Today,belittle is used, not only in the United States and England, but in other countries where the English language is spoken.

VOA: special.2010.08.08

It may look like a natural environment of lakes and woodlands, but it was entirely built by human labor.

VOA: special.2009.10.30

The strategy says the United States aims to disrupt, dismantle and defeat al-Qaida, but also to support democracy and human rights.

VOA: special.2010.05.29

This week we tell about Helen Keller. She was blind and deaf but she became a famous writer and teacher.

VOA: special.2009.11.08

"There was a chance that we would go on a trip to India and Afghanistan, but apparently we're not doing that.

VOA: special.2009.12.28

Mobile phones have revolutionized the way people connect not only with family and friends but also business services.

VOA: special.2009.11.02

He said: "I put into words what is in their hearts and minds, but not in their mouths."

VOA: special.2010.08.12

He told Sinn that his men could have killed unarmed men and women, but did not do so.

VOA: special.2009.06.25

I smiled to myself and said "But some people say that he is as good a judge of wine as you are."

VOA: special.2009.02.07

He had money and fame. But they did not cure his loneliness,his drinking, or his marriage problems.

VOA: special.2009.11.22

Feelings against the war were growing stronger, not only in Pennsylvania and Ohio, but also in several other farm states of the north.

VOA: special.2009.10.22

The woman went on speaking. "The house got sadder and sadder, but she didn't seem to mind.

VOA: special.2010.05.15

I have gotten things from far-off places like Africa and Asia, but I cannot get the moon.

VOA: special.2009.03.28

Sometimes I feel like a fish out of water when I go to a party and everyone but me is doing the latest dance.

VOA: special.2011.04.10