Mr.Obama won the presidency in 2008 largely because of the public's desire for change and concerns about the domestic economy.

VOA: standard.2010.01.06

Two previous military offensives in Swat failed largely because civilian casualties eroded local support for military intervention.

VOA: standard.2009.05.12

The Homestake Gold Mine was chosen to study dark matter because it is largely protected from the radiation that could interfere with the project.

VOA: special.2009.07.21

They have stayed. And largely,I suspect, it is because of their feelings of alliance with the United States and with each other."

VOA: standard.2009.09.29

As far as addiction goes, start looking more,again, at some of the treatment opportunities,options, because they seem to be largely non-existent right now."

VOA: standard.2010.06.23

It had largely moved out of Spanish-owned Cuba because of tensions that would eventually lead to war between Spain and the United States.

VOA: standard.2010.04.15

The bronze medals are largely copper because burnished bronze and gold are similar in color, and the mint did not want any confusion as to which medal an athlete receives.

VOA: standard.2010.02.16