Michael Jackson was part of a family pop group,the Jackson 5, and he soared to international stardom as a solo performer.

VOA: standard.2009.06.26

Mr.Wen said trade has soared in modern times, more than tripling between 2004 and last year, when it topped $132 billion.

VOA: standard.2009.11.07

Tensions soared Tuesday when a Lebanese sniper killed a senior Israeli officer as Israeli forces pruned trees in a disputed border area.

VOA: standard.2010.08.05

While Chirac left the presidency with dismal approval ratings, his popularity has since soared.

VOA: standard.2009.10.30