It was the only part of the spacecraft that could survive the fiery return through the Earth's atmosphere.

VOA: special.2009.07.22

The new agricultural research group says protecting against global warming is only part of its purpose.

VOA: special.2010.01.05

But the economic value of wild birds is only part of their importance.

VOA: special.2009.05.12

The very top of the wire drawing represents the only part of the ocean landscape that can be seen on the surface of the water: It is Bouvet Island, one of the most isolated islands in the world.

VOA: special.2009.05.06

And that is only part of the grim news that was delivered by the European Commission - the bloc's executive arm.

VOA: standard.2009.05.04

Colonel George W.Smith, commanding officer of Quantico's Basic Training School, says fitness and skills are only part of what it takes to be a Marine officer.

VOA: standard.2010.04.06

Several Iranian politicians close to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have demanded Tehran ship only part of its enriched-uranium stockpile abroad until some of the batch shipped to Russia was returned in more highly enriched form.

VOA: standard.2009.10.28

That can put people at risk even in wealthy countries that represent only a small part of the counterfeit drug market.

VOA: special.2010.03.01

Only a targeted area of leaves is removed from the lower part of the vines to help the grapes grow better.

VOA: special.2009.07.14

Only one Asian carp was found among many thousands of fish killed with poison while part of the fence was being serviced.

VOA: special.2009.12.15

Newer drugs attempt to suppress only one small part of the immune system, not all of it.

VOA: special.2009.04.14

Currently,only seventeen states require personal finance to be taught at least as part of other courses.

VOA: special.2009.04.10

In his speech Wednesday night, President Obama said the idea is only one part of his plan and should not be used as an excuse.

VOA: special.2009.09.12

But the trip was only a small part of his long and interesting life.

VOA: special.2009.01.14