It was not possible to travel straight through because of the Rocky Mountains and the deep snow that fell in winter.

VOA: special.2010.04.26

I firmly believe that business and just straight up rational business growth, profitable business growth and social impact are not mutually exclusive."

VOA: special.2011.07.29

Straight No Chaser is an acapella group which means the singers do not perform with any instrumental music.

VOA: special.2009.12.25

And they moved up the hill slowly, in a close group, not in a straight line.

VOA: special.2010.07.15

When hammerheads swim into clouds of odor, they usually do not swim straight on.

VOA: special.2010.08.03

Bucky could not see clearly, because his eyes did not point straight ahead.

VOA: special.2010.05.30

And the wires were not put up straight.

VOA: special.2009.02.22

"Although the private sector job growth was not strong, it was job growth, and it has been growing now for six straight months."

VOA: standard.2010.07.02

It's not really hard. You just make your bed neat, remember to stand up straight, and always answer every question with "Yes, Drill Sergeant."

VOA: standard.other

Officials say they want to set the record straight that, although Dubai owns Dubai World, the company is independent and not guaranteed by the government.

VOA: standard.2009.12.02