The pact is a modest but important step forward, according to Kingston Reif, at the Washington-based Center For Arms Control and Non-Proliferation.

VOA: standard.2010.04.04

Edward Kennedy never won the presidency, but became a long- serving and important member of the United States Senate.

VOA: special.2009.08.23

"It wasn't that important. But when I married, it was always a dozen red roses from my husband.

VOA: special.2010.02.08

But salinity is actually an important parameter that gives us an indication of what might be going on."

VOA: special.2011.06.22

But Michelle Obama said the most important goal is to educate children about healthful,locally grown fruits and vegetables.

VOA: special.2010.06.07

But it seemed that teenage physical activity was particularly important in terms of the prevention of cognitive impairments."

VOA: special.2010.07.07

But Katherine later said Ludlow's support was very important to her during the early part of her career.

VOA: special.2009.09.20

She had a husband and a daughter, but they didn't seem to be important--not either of 'em.

VOA: special.2010.05.15

But just as important as the building's design are the priceless collections of art and sculpture inside.

VOA: special.2010.01.27

But the most important event is when the King of Sweden presents the honorees with their awards.

VOA: special.2009.12.08

But after I read your book, I felt it was important to be living and have fun."

VOA: special.2009.10.12

But the thirty-four year old actor has taken on an important role in real life as well.

VOA: special.2009.05.08

This part of the war -- the sea war is often forgotten, but it was important.

VOA: special.2009.09.10

Having established groups hire composers to write new music is important, but that is not enough.

VOA: special.2010.07.12