"And so we're going to be dealing with these short-term problems, but we also have to keep our eye on the horizon and recognize that it's that long-term issue that has to be focused on."

VOA: standard.2010.06.10

We have not been as focused as we need to be on all the various steps that are needed in order to deal with Afghanistan."

VOA: special.2009.02.21

No one will be spared. Until now,nations have focused almost solely on ways to mitigate climate change by reducing greenhouse gases.

VOA: standard.2009.08.31

She says it will enter into thoughtful, focused dialogue with its partners and will be open to all viewpoints and perspectives.

VOA: standard.2009.09.14

"My eyes are focused on tomorrow morning. There will be proceedings after tomorrow morning, but I will worry about those after tomorrow morning,".

VOA: standard.2009.12.24

"I think that would be difficult to achieve at Fort Hood, given the national media attention that has been focused on the Fort Hood community,".

VOA: standard.2009.11.10

His latest statement focused on the need to correct flaws in the aviation security system that allowed the would-be bomber to board the Detroit-bound flight in the first place.

VOA: standard.2009.12.29

And we want to get the world's attention focused where we think it needs to be, with these continuing efforts by al Qaida and others to get just enough nuclear material to cause terrible havoc, destruction and loss of life."

VOA: standard.2010.04.11

"The British press,I mean if there is anything to do with private lives and sexual issues in private lives then of course the British media are going to be very focused on that, because it is in their nature."

VOA: standard.2010.03.03