And we have to be as prepared as best as we possibly can."

VOA: standard.2010.02.21

"And it would not necessarily be as problematic as in some scenarios if it were not for the fact that the Taliban themselves actually market themselves as being the anti-corruption entity."

VOA: standard.2009.11.17

Also,the root can stay in the ground for as long as three years, so it can be harvested as needed.

VOA: special.2010.06.08

In all,the I.M.F.says worldwide financial losses could be as high as four trillion dollars by the end of next year.

VOA: special.2009.04.24

Things cannot be as bad as they seem." He stood over the body of his wife in the disappearing light.

VOA: special.2009.10.31

This is shown in the fact that the most popular baby names are not as popular as they used to be.

VOA: special.2009.07.06

He will be inaugurated as the 44th president of the United States, and the first black president, on January 20th.

VOA: special.2009.01.12

Instead,she said people with mental disabilities needed to be treated as useful citizens and given special education and training.

VOA: special.2009.08.23

Enriched uranium can be used as fuel for nuclear energy as Iran says or it can be used for nuclear bombs.

VOA: special.2009.09.26

The new health secretary, Kathleen Sebelius, said the virus does not seem to be as severe as once thought.

VOA: special.2009.05.06

He showed that simple American English could be as fine an instrument for great writing as more complex language.

VOA: special.2010.03.21

Walking is safe. And,it is said be to as valuable for one's health as more intense forms of exercise like jogging.

VOA: special.2010.06.08

You would think that all the scientists who took part in a research study would be listed as authors.

VOA: special.2009.10.08

But he will be remembered as much for his shot-blocking in the NBA as for his charity work in Sudan.

VOA: special.2010.07.05