Two of the big three American automakers filed for bankruptcy after suffering sharp drops in sales.

VOA: special.2010.01.02

President Obama has received sharp criticism from Republicans over the lack of progress in job creation.

VOA: special.2010.02.19

In another famous illustration, "The Army of the Potomac - A Sharp-Shooter on Picket Duty."

VOA: special.2010.07.25

Mr.Medvedev told a meeting of government ministers in Moscow the global economic crisis has caused a sharp decline in Russian federal revenues.

VOA: standard.2009.05.25

The attempted bombing by a Nigerian of a U.S.-bound flight has provoked sharp reactions in image-conscious Nigeria.

VOA: standard.2009.12.28

Morrell acknowledges the troop deployment decision is particularly difficult because of the sharp increase in casualties.

VOA: standard.2009.09.23

The military aspect of the show has been steadily growing, and this year is expected to make up about In sharp contrast to the military aspects of the show, some exhibitors appeared to revel in the pure joy of flight.

VOA: standard.2009.11.15