Older women might be less likely to delay because they know that the older they get, the higher the risks.

VOA: special.2010.08.11

Other studies suggest that as adults, they might be less likely to get called for a job interview.

VOA: special.2009.07.06

He wanted the eVolo skyscraper competition to be less about the height of the buildings, and more about supporting environmental and community responsibility.

VOA: special.2010.03.31

Or it could be less. Or it could be more, if the jury wants to punish the losing party and set an example for others.

VOA: special.2009.08.31

The study decided it would be less costly,overall, to build the canal in Nicaragua.

VOA: special.2010.08.12

Walking is also reported to be less damaging to the knees and feet.

VOA: special.2010.06.08

Yet officials say for-profit colleges may be less supervised than other schools.

VOA: special.2010.07.29

Untrained teachers could be less likely to recognize unsafe conditions.

VOA: special.2009.08.06

The new Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama campaigned on a pledge to be less dependent on Washington.

VOA: standard.2009.11.13

"It is reasonable to hope that there will be less irregularities this time for several reasons,"

VOA: standard.2009.10.28

He says it will also enable the troops to be less predictable in their movements, and get away from areas where the bombs are planted.

VOA: standard.2009.11.02

"If they do not feel as if their efforts and sacrifices in NATO are recognized and valued, they will be less inclined to make those efforts and those sacrifices.

VOA: standard.2009.09.29

"Now if that GM potato is effective and works then the environmental impact will be substantially less because the chemicals are not being used and there will be less fossil fuel use."

VOA: standard.2009.10.21

Many analysts believe President Obama will order additional U.S.forces to Afghanistan, but the total will be less than the 40,000 troops requested by his top commander in the country, General Stanley McChrystal.

VOA: standard.2009.11.23