It allowed me to leave the island and build myself separate from the long-long shadow of my twin.

VOA: special.2009.02.14

"My poor friend," I said, "how long have you had that cough?"

VOA: special.2009.02.07

"One day my teacher and I were returning from a long walk.

VOA: special.2009.11.15

It did not take long before my friend's dishonesty was discovered.

VOA: special.2009.10.11

I have been running my mouth long enough.

VOA: special.2010.06.20

"My strong belief is that it may in the long run save more money, that we're preventing a lot of tuberculosis."

VOA: standard.2010.07.21

Rounding out the long list of headliners are Pearl Jam, My Morning Jacket,Anita Baker, Lionel Richie, The Gipsy Kings and Jose Feliciano.

VOA: standard.2010.04.26

In my childhood I had to walk a long distance to go to school.

VOA: standard.2010.04.01

"That has long been one of my main motivations for being an elected official."

VOA: standard.2010.06.19

It was a part of my being as long as I can remember."

VOA: standard.2010.04.16

My name is Forrest.Forrest Gump. This is cunning Carla and long-limbs Lenore.

VOA: standard.other

"So,I want the people of this region to know that my administration is going to do whatever it takes, for as long as it takes, to deal with this disaster."

VOA: standard.2010.06.15

I didn't stay home for long because I'd madeapromise to Bubba, and I always tryto keep my promise, so I went on downto Bayou La Batre to meet Bubba's family.

VOA: standard.other

"I am from Turkey and right now I am attending Ferris State University and I decided to come to the United States mainly because I have been playing competitive Tennis for a very long time and my Tennis coaches mentioned to me that in the United States I would be able to get a scholarship and also get an education so that is the main reason I came to the United States so I can play really competitive Tennis and get my education."

VOA: standard.2009.12.14