Even a small hearing loss can affect a child's social development.

VOA: special.2010.09.28

For many,even a small amount of alcohol can cause unpleasant effects.

VOA: special.2009.05.13

Even a small percent of the vote could be enough to earn a candidate a ministerial post in the next government.

VOA: standard.2009.08.30

While the results may be disappointing, proponents of testing say identifying even a small number of people is worth the effort because early treatment saves lives and can prevent the spread of HIV.

VOA: standard.2010.07.23

That can put people at risk even in wealthy countries that represent only a small part of the counterfeit drug market.

VOA: special.2010.03.01

Study leader Pooja Tandon says even small calorie reductions on a regular basis can prevent weight gain over time.

VOA: special.2010.01.27

But he's a hopeless drunk who takes even the small amount of money that Uncle Caesar gives her."

VOA: special.2010.06.12

Ben and Jerry's even has a small graveyard with markers for flavors that have been retired.

VOA: special.2010.10.25

You never even had a small doubt that once his word was given, and a course of action decided, he would honor the letter and the spirit of the agreement."

VOA: special.2009.09.13

Even a very small object can be a major threat.

VOA: special.2009.04.01

"Even petty bribery,small bribery, is not a long-term sustainable approach to kind of grease the wheels,"

VOA: standard.2009.11.17

There is also the issue of coalition rule. Even if a party wins a small percent of the vote, it may be enough to make them a player in a power sharing deal.

VOA: standard.2009.08.28

Another thing is that most patients - And of those who were tested, only a small number were positive, even though the researchers tested 30 times more people than would normally be tested for HIV.

VOA: standard.2010.07.23