It meant that people would not have to climb many steps to reach the upper floors of tall buildings.

VOA: special.2010.03.31

The F.A.O.says that by signing the treaty, governments promise to take steps to guard their ports against ships involved in such fishing.

VOA: special.2009.12.08

In Washington this week, Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner announced new steps to rebuild trust in financial markets and restart the flow of credit.

VOA: special.2009.02.13

To avoid cold-related injuries, here is a simple way to remember four basic steps to staying warm.

VOA: special.2009.12.23

Now,the civilian government in Islamabad says the United States has taken steps to ease Pakistani concerns.

VOA: special.2009.10.17

In the days before her death, Aasiya Hassan had taken legal steps to divorce her husband.

VOA: special.2009.02.28

They have urged America to take a position of international leadership in coral reef protection and to take steps to reduce the trade's environmental effects.

VOA: special.2010.08.10

Spokesman Jeffrey Olson says the Park Service is taking steps to reduce environmental damage.

VOA: special.2009.09.28

The president has also taken steps to rescue the struggling financial and automotive industries.

VOA: special.2009.05.02

Radical lawmakers took other steps to seize control of reconstruction efforts in the South.

VOA: special.2010.01.21

He is ordering steps to improve airport security and the handling of intelligence information.

VOA: special.2010.01.09

The study suggests that people can take steps to stop the spread of loneliness.

VOA: special.2009.12.22

They discussed steps to take in dealing with Iran and its nuclear program.

VOA: special.2009.02.07

In recent years, the racing industry has taken steps to protect the environment.

VOA: special.2009.11.03