Soft corals do not form reefs, but may be present in a coral reef ecosystem.

VOA: special.2010.08.10

Something may look valuable, but may not really be valuable.

VOA: special.2009.08.30

Lee says the Dubai debt crisis is not that large by itself, but may be enough to spark a chain reaction, especially in Europe, where many banks lent money to Dubai.

VOA: standard.2009.11.27

In other words, a person who is suffering from the effects of severe cold may seem dead,but still be alive.

VOA: special.2009.12.30

But counterfeit drugs may contain too much, too little or none of the active ingredients of the real thing.

VOA: special.2010.02.22

But the government may give permission if students are suddenly faced with a situation that is out of their control.

VOA: special.2009.01.29

But how much TV may or may not be to blame is a question that the study leaves unanswered.

VOA: special.2009.03.10

"Get it down," he said. "Take chances.It may be bad, but that's the only way you can do anything good."

VOA: special.2010.01.03

"There may be enough to eat for a while." he says, "but before too long there may be hunger."

VOA: special.2010.04.13

But the extent to which TV may or may not be to blame is a question that the study leaves unanswered.

VOA: special.2009.02.11

But these may not develop for two or three days after an overdose too late to prevent damage.

VOA: special.2009.07.08

But seeing Earth from space may soon become a reality for wealthy people who dream of space travel.

VOA: special.2009.12.18

But she adds that there may be lots of reasons why more women apply to colleges, and why colleges admit more women.

VOA: special.2009.11.19

Concussions can be mild, but doctors may order a CT scan to look for a more serious injury.

VOA: special.2009.10.28