But she points out that the success of the treaty depends on the ability of nations to enforce it.

VOA: special.2009.12.08

Last month, American scientists began work on a project aimed at improving the ability to predict tornadoes.

VOA: special.2009.06.09

Presidents are judged on their ability to quickly demonstrate leadership and win congressional approval of their proposals.

VOA: special.2009.05.02

"The criminal justice system relies on the testimony of persons and their ability to tell the truth.

VOA: special.2009.08.31

Parents also worry about the effects that personal information or pictures can have on the child's ability to get jobs or go to college.

VOA: special.2009.02.03

But we must recognize that our fiscal health tomorrow will rest in no small measure on our ability to create jobs and growth today."

VOA: special.2010.07.02

We are going to relentlessly apply pressure on al-Qaida and its leadership, strengthening the ability of both Afghanistan and Pakistan to do the same."

VOA: special.2010.06.26

They are known for their ability to walk slowly and safely on the paths.

VOA: special.2009.10.07

"The good news is that when China sets its sights on reducing pollution,it has shown an extraordinary ability to reduce emissions."

VOA: standard.2010.04.07

But they say this is more a reflection on the nature of the message then the writer's ability to use language correctly.

VOA: standard.2010.01.16

He says they are facing increasing restrictions on their ability to hunt or fish in their traditional homelands.

VOA: standard.2009.03.22

It would also bar insurance companies from denying coverage based on pre-existing medical conditions, and would limit their ability to impose large rate increases.

VOA: standard.2010.03.19

"This is having an impact on their health. It is also reducing our ability to bring other kinds of assistance, such as vaccination campaigns against polio,"

VOA: standard.2009.08.07

There,terrorist sanctuaries and alleged links between militant groups and state intelligence and military branches have drawn widespread concern about the government's ability to take on the threat.

VOA: standard.2009.03.28

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky expressed his disappointment with Specter's decision, saying it could undermine Republicans' ability to put a check on the Democratic majority.

VOA: standard.2009.04.28

The credibility of our security guarantees to allies and to partners especially in the Middle East and East Asia depends on our ability to project power despite these threats."

VOA: standard.2010.03.26

Whether it is intended or not, the missile launches serve as an implicit reminder to South Korea of the North's ability to inflict massive damage on very short notice.

VOA: standard.2009.10.13

"And I would say the same thing . They will give us a financial ability to accelerate the process, to bring on more jobs, to have capabilities brought in from additional partners."

VOA: standard.2009.09.02

"As our assessment determines that we have a gap between the demand on the ground and our ability to deliver, obviously we then adjust the priority on delivery of supplies coming into the theater.

VOA: standard.2010.01.19

"This president basically is rolling the dice, he is making the most important decision of his presidency, betting on his ability to work with Pakistan and get this shared problem of the two Talibans under control,".

VOA: standard.2009.12.06