The White House said prior to the meeting that Webb would convey "strong" U.S.views on Burma's political future.

VOA: standard.2009.08.15

(SAYING) "Also colorectal cancer screening another very important tool that can detect changes in the colon prior to the incurrence of the cancer."

VOA: standard.2010.03.25

He said crime levels are actually lower than they were prior to the disaster.

VOA: standard.2010.01.18

In an interview with the Associated Press prior to his departure, the president spoke of his desire to break free of the last vestiges of the Cold War.

VOA: standard.2009.07.06

"Prior to export, we are subject to a series of tests."

VOA: standard.2010.05.27

Palin critics also noted that she had scribbled notes on her hand prior to her speech at the Tea Party convention about broad themes like tax cuts and energy.

VOA: standard.2010.02.09

Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, who is traveling to the United States this week, told reporters prior to his departure the doctors had assured him the king's health was not a cause for concern.

VOA: standard.2009.09.21

"Clearly the pictures are disturbing," "but what I would also say to people is that as I think members of the committee have correctly pointed out, pictures are a snapshot,all right, and what we will not do and what I will not do is make assumptions prior to the completion of our investigation.

VOA: standard.2009.04.21

But the basic implication is that if the past repeats itself, if one could replicate the past, the implication is as follows: Those seeking to gain fast profits, they should try and profit from the fast, buying shares prior to the start of Ramadan and selling them at the end of the Holy Month or,preferably, immediately after Eid al-Fitr, where our results begin to decline.

VOA: standard.2010.08.05