He said he was hopeful that the convention would offer its constitution to the people for their approval or rejection.

VOA: special.2009.05.21

Cassatt had to make a decision: Would she paint in a way that received public approval or in a way that she found interesting and exciting?

VOA: special.2009.07.12

Some recent surveys show the president's overall approval rating at or just above 50 percent a far cry from higher numbers in the early days of his administration.

VOA: standard.2009.09.02