And now seasonal rains do not make the situation any easier.

VOA: special.2010.04.13

"I believe it is not only possible, but in fact easier to do this without deciding the legal question of whether these states have ever been out of the Union.

VOA: special.2009.12.31

"Smoking is easier than obesity because the way the environment has evolved in the United States really helps reinforce the decision not to smoke."

VOA: standard.2010.07.16

"It is a lot easier for firms to make the decision not to lay someone off than it is actually to decide to take someone on,"

VOA: standard.2009.11.06

"It's not profitable. There's easier ways to make a living.

VOA: standard.2010.07.20