Rappaccini's daughter seemed to grow more beautiful with each step.

VOA: special.2009.05.23

More important than that, it is a chance for China to step up its interaction with the rest of the world."

VOA: standard.2010.05.02

The protesters have occupied a central commercial district for more than two months, demanding the government step down and allow new elections.

VOA: standard.2010.05.15

"Today,we've taken another step forward by - in leaving behind the legacy of the 20th century while building a more secure future for our children."

VOA: standard.2010.03.26

Speaking to reporters, Reid and others hailed the vote as a victory and a major step toward providing millions more Americans with access to health care.

VOA: standard.2009.12.25

BP says a more complete solution is needed. The next step is to try to pump mud and other materials to the sea floor and block the well.

VOA: standard.2010.05.17

The president says as the next step, the Treasury Department will step in to buy small business loans from banks, giving them capital that can then be used for more loans.

VOA: standard.2009.03.16

(SAYING...) "We believe that people can reset their biases by taking a proactive step, by choosing to educate themselves more about women in these fields, by putting up positive images of women in science in their classrooms and in their homes."

VOA: standard.2010.03.26