Not only did the gold show off a family's wealth and status, it was portable and easily sold in a crisis.

VOA: standard.2010.07.21

"Overall,this will be a meeting about reaffirming the status quo, reaffirming the progress that's being made on lots of different issues, but not one with a big ambitious agenda."

VOA: standard.2010.05.17

And I will not accept the status quo as a solution.

VOA: standard.2009.09.10

"The status quo in Afghanistan right now is not sustainable.

VOA: standard.2009.10.21

He said the de facto authorities also made reference in a letter to his government about the embassy as a "facility" run by the Brazilians, implying that it does not enjoy diplomatic status.

VOA: standard.2009.09.25

"But also to take it a step further and think how we can - not only women but also men - how we can together change the status of women and make it better."

VOA: standard.2010.06.24

But rather than celebrating Nigeria's status as not only host nation but also defending champion of this event, local organizers and FIFA officials alike will instead be holding their collective breath, hoping that the country pulls through the three-week long tournament without any major problems.

VOA: standard.2009.10.22