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

"I want a grandchild.I'll be seventy in July, and I just -- whether they get married or not, I want a grandchild."

VOA: special.2011.05.23

He says just choosing a jury even for the simplest trials can often take two or three hours.

VOA: special.2009.08.31

It can affect a large area or just individual trees or even part of a tree.

VOA: special.2009.11.10

If aphids,thrips or other insects invade your rose bushes, you may be able to force them off with just a strong spray of water.

VOA: special.2010.06.15

Just go to a site like YouTube and type in "beading techniques" or even just "beading."

VOA: special.2009.05.18

The Japanese planes sank or seriously damaged six powerful American battleships in just a few minutes.

VOA: special.2011.06.02

People in the path of a tornado often have just minutes to make life-or-death decisions.

VOA: special.2010.05.11

A copycat is someone who acts just like someone else or copies another person's work.

VOA: special.2009.09.27

"In the United States, one is expected to go to high school for four years and you get a diploma just for showing up or attending.

VOA: special.2010.02.25

At school we do just strings. We don't have a complete orchestra or anything."

VOA: special.2010.06.21

So,these words just get an -ay, or sometimes a -way, sound on the end.

VOA: special.2009.12.04

This is a very very different product. This is in the French European tradition, is its very very small just about the size of a half dollar or so.

VOA: special.2010.04.12

Or just enjoy a day outdoors with the beauty of nature.

VOA: special.2009.09.28