That is,he makes a situation worse for himself by doing something foolish because he is angry.

VOA: special.2009.09.13

That everybody has responsibilities. In this situation I take responsibility for it."

VOA: special.2009.02.06

I believe that is true. If you make the effort to do the best of what you are capable, trying to improve the situation that exists for you, I think that is success and I do not think others can judge that."

VOA: special.2010.06.10

"We're at a point in time when we think we have a real opportunity because with the signing of this joint declaration, the parties are coming together and saying that we share a common commitment to address the situation and to offer children better hope for the future through education."

VOA: special.2010.10.26

That appears to be the situation in Iran as well, says Anthony Cordesman at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

VOA: standard.2010.06.11

But the army's limited capacity for counterinsurgency operations and a weak central government have many concerned that the situation could worsen.

VOA: standard.2009.05.05

But,the situation can be even more complicated for those who work for non-governmental organizations that the government sees as a threat.

VOA: standard.2009.08.04

While the situation is grim for all the displaced, IOM says it is worse for those families that are headed by females.

VOA: standard.2009.10.04

Professor Hoodbhoy says the government for years tried to ignore or minimize the spreading influence of the militants, without acknowledging that the situation continued to worsen.

VOA: standard.2009.05.05

In a letter to the local organizing committee, Fennel said that the current situation and delays in preparing for the Games poses a "serious risk" to the event.

VOA: standard.2009.09.14

"I think that there would be a claim against the British government for their part in the situation, but also possibly a claim against the American forces within Diego Garcia,"

VOA: standard.2009.07.28

"Had it not been for the steps that we took with respect to GM and Chrysler, the situation in Michigan, I think it is fair to say, would be far worse."

VOA: standard.2009.07.14

Under questioning, Clinton said she had no plans for a Pyongyang visit herself but noted that U.S.envoy for North Korean Stephen Bosworth has been dispatched to Asia and Russia to discuss the situation.

VOA: standard.2009.05.07