Butler lost by just two points to Duke, which for years has had one of the country's most successful basketball programs.

VOA: special.2010.04.10

For the United States, one of the most successful public diplomacy efforts of the late twentieth century was the Jazz Ambassadors programs.

VOA: special.2010.06.21

She was a successful teacher, but the work,she decided, was too difficult for the amount she was paid.

VOA: special.2010.04.25

In her role as Eva Lovelace, Hepburn plays a stage actress fighting for a successful career.

VOA: special.2009.09.20

Graham's benefit concert was so successful that he asked to use the Fillmore for other concerts.

VOA: special.2010.12.03

Yet she knew she would never be completely successful until she could sing for all people.

VOA: special.2009.01.25

"Some cases,there are lobbying groups that are actually so successful and have so much influence they're able to write bills,propose bills, for members of Congress.

VOA: special.2010.09.27

He had commanded the Continental Army in America's successful fight for independence from Britain.

VOA: special.2011.04.29

The scientists had been successful in similar efforts for thousands of other tortoises.

VOA: special.2009.12.16

But it has been difficult for women to be successful scientists.

VOA: special.2009.05.13

He was also successful in getting playgrounds for children.

VOA: special.2010.08.01

It was successful for many years.

VOA: special.2009.06.01

"The president has called for focusing in on what it really takes to be successful in work and in college, and he has called on America's educational institutions, primary and secondary educational institutions, to do whatever it takes to get our kids college ready.

VOA: special.2010.02.25

The man who led the successful Obama presidential campaign, David Plouffe, will help the party prepare for Congressional elections in November.

VOA: standard.2010.01.24

St.Rose says all sectors of the community must implement these initiatives in order for them to be successful.

VOA: standard.2010.03.26

He says whatever Mr.Obama does as president, he has already been a successful role model for community work.

VOA: standard.2010.02.24

U.S.Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said there will be consequences for Pakistan if Pakistani-based terrorists launch a successful attack on U.S.soil.

VOA: standard.2010.05.18

He said the ongoing lack of justice is undermining any hope for a successful peace process and reinforcing an environment that fosters violence.

VOA: standard.2009.09.29

"I think for us,we've already developed a successful paid-for model, which is working very well for us,".

VOA: standard.2009.12.05

A successful and credible election with the losers peacefully accepting the outcome is deemed crucial for Afghanistan.

VOA: standard.2009.08.22

For recent college graduates, the road to owning a successful business can be rocky.

VOA: standard.2010.01.31

He credits the writers for much of the show's appeal. ""Lost" seems to me the best and most successful and logical use of a multicultural cast on television,seems organic."

VOA: standard.2010.05.25

"Jogja actually has been seen as a successful model for a reconstruction program because the government is very open, the government is very assertive and they are very easily approachable to work with."

VOA: standard.2010.04.14