So,I said to myself, it would be a simple, harmless act to help him as much as I could.

VOA: special.2010.03.27

So, I said to myself, it would be a simple, harmless act to help him, as much as I could.

VOA: special.2009.01.03

If,the commander said, the governor had approved the shelling, it would be an act of war.

VOA: special.2009.07.23

"I know some question whether we can afford to act this year. But the unmistakable truth is that it would be irresponsible to not act.

VOA: standard.2009.06.13