House members voted 209 to 193 in favor of the Democrat-backed legislation late Friday, siding largely along party lines.

VOA: standard.2010.07.31

But we wanted to have a token "Long March" and a statement in favor of what restoration of democracy means in Pakistan,"

VOA: standard.2009.03.11

Robow is reported to be in favor of engaging in talks with al-Shabab rivals and maintaining a popular backing for the militant group.

VOA: standard.2009.12.23

"There is a tendency - when it comes to changing behavior in realms where behavior change is difficult - to always favor putting it off until the future."

VOA: standard.2010.07.16

"Armed struggle is not going to be in favor of any Nigerian.

VOA: standard.2009.12.21

"I've decided to cast a vote in favor of the legislation,"

VOA: standard.2010.03.18

But those in favor and those opposed seem to agree on one thing: the matter must be settled quickly so it doesn't hang over the AU agenda, taking up valuable time at summits for years to come.

VOA: standard.2009.07.02

That is my problem with what you have done." Republicans cite recent public opinion polls that generally show Americans would prefer to try the alleged terrorists in military commissions, where the rules of evidence favor the prosecution.

VOA: standard.2009.11.25