He would try to explain it this way when students asked for a top grade just for studying hard in chemistry class: What if a baseball player came to spring training and worked harder than all the others, but still could not play well.

VOA: special.2009.03.12

But he says some countries including Botswana, Mauritius and Cape Verde have worked hard to improve their governance.

VOA: special.2009.11.28

A young man who worked hard and learned new skills could rise quickly to better and better jobs.

VOA: special.2010.05.13

both are outside the city. Pittsburgh has worked hard to rebuild itself and the world is taking notice.

VOA: special.2009.07.13

They said any man who worked hard could find five to ten dollars worth of gold a day, and sometimes even more.

VOA: special.2009.05.28

He worked hard at training his eye and brain to tell the correct distance.

VOA: special.2009.03.18

Mormons worked hard. They helped each other and shared with those in need.

VOA: special.2009.05.28

She worked hard, laughed often and was always in a cheerful mood.

VOA: special.2009.12.12

John worked hard that summer planting corn and potatoes for his family.

VOA: special.2010.06.26

And,she worked hard to end violations against the rights of black people.

VOA: special.2010.03.28

He worked hard to make exciting videos with complex stories and dances.

VOA: special.2009.07.05

And "Sesame Street" has worked hard to deal with important issues.

VOA: special.2009.11.27

And,U2's manager says the band has worked hard to make sure tickets are lower in cost than in the past so that fans can afford to attend the shows.

VOA: special.2009.04.10

However,other people worked hard and found good lives in the West.

VOA: special.2010.03.17

Mary Cassatt worked very hard and was a good student.

VOA: special.2009.07.12

They worked very hard and received little pay.

VOA: special.2009.09.06

"And I am grateful for their decision as well as all the Democrats who have worked so hard to make this reform a reality."

VOA: standard.2010.07.13

She said she worked hard to learn French and she embraces French values.

VOA: standard.2009.12.30

Renee Smith-Valade said in addition to making it through the media sessions, she and her staff have also worked hard in making sure the Vancouver Olympics Web site has been a source of good,fast,accurate and detailed information about the Winter Games.

VOA: standard.2010.02.25