The nomination is expected to reach the full Senate for a vote before the Democratic-controlled Congress leaves for its August break.

VOA: special.2009.07.18

You can spend a great deal of time making an object only for it to break in the kiln.

VOA: special.2009.09.09

"Hundreds of thousands of young people around the world can break through and make this a better world for all living things.

VOA: special.2009.11.18

But since then, Lollapalooza has taken place every year except for a five-year break.

VOA: special.2009.06.08

General Grant had been trying to break General Lee's line for almost a year.

VOA: special.2009.12.17

"For people who were looking for a dramatic break in American foreign policy it is rather hard to identify it,".

VOA: standard.2009.12.29

He said the summit would represent a "make or break" moment for the world economy.

VOA: standard.2009.03.29

"I was one of these teenagers, and so I know how difficult it can be to break this habit when it's been with you for a long time,".

VOA: standard.2009.06.22

House Democrats say they're still working to finalize a measure and if possible bring it to the House floor for a vote before lawmakers leave town for their August break.

VOA: standard.2009.07.21