"But from where we stand, for the very first time, we are beginning to see glimmers of hope."

VOA: special.2009.04.17

This is the first tournament of the Football for Hope program, which aims to use the popularity of football to bring social change.

VOA: standard.2010.07.05

He said the first 72 hours are critical in saving survivors, and he is still holding out hope for both Haitians and U.N.

VOA: standard.2010.01.14

For the first four months of 2009, new car sales in Britain were down nearly 30 percent, so there is much hope the incentive plan can persuade some to purchase now.

VOA: standard.2009.05.18

"I hope that when people listen to our music, the first thing is that they will have a joyful, emotional reaction, and it will be like coming to the center of the village and everybody is going to get together and dance.

VOA: standard.2010.02.25