People who live through life threatening situations sometimes describe a calming presence or guiding voice hat helps them survive.

VOA: special.2010.02.24

Infections,smoking and using your voice too much, too loudly or just incorrectly can all cause hoarseness.

VOA: special.2009.09.02

Or if you are trying to rest your voice but it keeps getting worse.

VOA: special.2009.09.02

The office gave a man very little voice or power in politics.

VOA: special.2010.08.05

Or write to Special English, Voice of America, Washington,DC 20237,USA.

VOA: special.2010.05.07

These populations, they have no political voice - neither at national or international levels."

VOA: standard.2010.04.05