He had told a friend, "You come to realize that life is short, and you have to step up.

VOA: special.2010.02.07

He wrote several long poems, but is best known for his one hundred and fifty-four short poems,or sonnets.

VOA: special.2010.01.06

Whatever he is called, he is still the same short,fat, jolly old man with a long beard, wearing a red suit with white fur.

VOA: special.2009.12.20

He says in the short term, the most effective way to combat piracy is with military force.

VOA: standard.2009.10.30

Now,he thinks short is better. "I've gotten researchers telling me that you don't realize is how long someone can have a high level of concentration.

VOA: standard.2010.03.26

International Criminal Court President Louis Mourino O'Campo told al -Jazeera TV President Bashir's recent travels demonstrate that he is "desperate" and is "only making short trips."

VOA: standard.2009.03.26

As Congress waits to hear the outcome of the president's review, there is mounting concern about the ramifications of whatever decisions he makes, both short and long-term impact, for the United States, the South Asian region, and for the war against al-Qaida.

VOA: standard.2009.10.15