"If it could avoid a bloodbath and destruction and displacement, I think that would be a great achievement.

VOA: standard.2009.04.27

Former president Bill Clinton said it was as if somehow school boards "could legislate differences in algebra or math or reading."

VOA: special.2010.07.22

Even if the south could secede without war,he said, it still would not get any of the things it demanded.

VOA: special.2009.03.19

If it is compromised, then the bees could not defend themselves against pesticides or fungal infections or bacteria or poor nutrition.

VOA: special.2009.09.15

If it is compromised,then the bees could not defend themselves against pesticide products, fungal infections, bacteria or poor nutrition.

VOA: special.2009.09.22

An object in the solar system could be identified if it appeared to move from its place in the earlier photograph.

VOA: special.2010.07.11

It used to be that players in professional sports could change teams only if they were traded, sold or released.

VOA: special.2010.07.26

If that is the case, it may be possible that the moon could hold enough water for future explorations or even colonies.

VOA: special.2009.12.30

Blaine replied: "If the presidential nomination is offered to me, I could not and would not accept it."

VOA: special.2010.05.27

Some people worry that officials could take their land if it becomes polluted by oil in a storm.

VOA: special.2010.06.04

If the Union force attacked before Stonewall Jackson got into position, Lee could not possibly hold it back.

VOA: special.2009.10.15

But if the plan succeeds, it could serve as a model for America's biggest carmaker,General Motors.

VOA: special.2009.05.01

If it becomes a madrasa or a college of inculcation only, that could be hugely problematic."

VOA: special.2010.08.05

Or it could be less. Or it could be more, if the jury wants to punish the losing party and set an example for others.

VOA: special.2009.08.31