But learning so much of it in such a short time, that's a big scramble -- and they have to know it from memory."

VOA: special.2011.07.11

Some economists blame speculative transactions such as "naked short selling" for plunging the world economy into a financial crisis.

VOA: standard.2010.05.19

She says non-food items, such as tents,cook sets, mosquito nets and blankets are in short supply.

VOA: standard.2009.09.13

"I think that's beyond the realm of what is possible in such a short time.

VOA: standard.2009.10.23

Widespread fraud marred the August 20 presidential election, and international observers have voiced concern about the country's ability to hold a new election in such a short amount of time.

VOA: standard.2009.10.26