In the past, this expression was used as an argument to re-elect a president, especially during a time when the country was at war.

VOA: special.2009.07.12

Hollies member Graham Nash was especially excited because it was his second time.

VOA: special.2010.03.19

Most of the time these oils are used as food, especially in cooking.

VOA: special.2009.09.29

"I especially like it because it involves the silent majority that haven't been involved in a long time."

VOA: standard.2010.03.28

"Any time you introduce information technology anywhere, but especially in health care organizations, you need to be cognizant of the clinical work flow.

VOA: standard.2010.02.24

But for some elders who live by themselves, the holidays can be an especially lonely time.

VOA: standard.2009.12.24

And,these are occurring at a time when the global economic crisis is making it more difficult to maintain good health, especially in the developing world.

VOA: standard.2009.05.18

South Africans are excited about hosting the football World Cup for the first time in Africa and they are especially proud of the new stadiums that will host the 64 matches.

VOA: standard.2010.06.02

President Zardari has been harshly criticized by some within the Pakistani community in Britain, as well as from back home, for taking this trip - especially at a time when Pakistan is experiencing the worst flooding in decades.

VOA: standard.2010.08.06

The crowds of Christian pilgrims are especially large because for the first time in years, the Eastern Orthodox and Western Churches are marking Easter - the day Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus - at the same time.

VOA: standard.2010.04.01

"You needed about a five percent operating margin in order to stay in business over the long haul, especially if you are in a community like this that is growing and you have to invest in new facilities from time to time, recruit new physicians to the area and hire staff."

VOA: standard.2010.02.25