And,he was proud of being the first African-American to break the color barrier in a major opera house.

VOA: special.2010.03.07

Several people are credited with being the first to use microfinance as a tool for social improvement.

VOA: special.2010.06.16

But some people worry much more than others about being the target of laughter.

VOA: special.2009.11.17

"It was never conceived of as being the cheapest car.

VOA: special.2009.03.28

About four percent reported being the victims of cyberbullying.

VOA: special.2010.04.22

It was a new world,okay? Instead of being the humdrum statistical world, everything seemed to turn into butterflies and perfume.

VOA: standard.2010.05.15

"He ended up being the American Johann Strauss,Jr., the ultimate American composer of light, perfectly crafted orchestral music."

VOA: standard.2010.07.28

In addition to being the world's largest exporter, China is already the biggest auto market and steel maker.

VOA: standard.2010.01.11

We did make errors, but we had a lot of fun doing it. Being the first ones to do something that gigantic was very exciting."

VOA: standard.2009.08.14

Dean has the distinction of being the first-ever guest host on "The Tonight Show."

VOA: standard.2010.06.14

That inherently projects the image of it being the regional technology leader."

VOA: standard.2010.04.21

President Obama also talked about Afghanistan, where U.S.and NATO forces face a strengthened insurgency and a rising casualty count, July being the deadliest month ever for U.S.troops there.

VOA: standard.2010.08.02

"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

Of course,being the son of a famous Hollywood film star allowed him to go backstage and meet some of these musicians first hand, particularly at The Monterey Jazz Festival and the Hollywood Bowl in California.

VOA: standard.2010.04.16