No one knows why. Roanoke is a low, narrow island between the mainland and the islands of the Outer Banks.

VOA: special.2009.08.17

They form when plants hold sand in the outer parts of the dune but the center of the dune continues to move.

VOA: special.2010.01.04

They thought it's just glass." In fact,the outer surface of the German entry was covered with solar panels.

VOA: special.2009.10.27

Some scientists have called Jupiter the protector of the inner planets and our own Earth -- from objects from the outer solar system.

VOA: special.2009.08.25

But you can use a swab or cloth to clean the outer part of the ear.

VOA: special.2010.03.31

With the head upright, take hold of the outer part of the ear.

VOA: special.2010.03.31

It was in the outer area of the great nebula called Andromeda.

VOA: special.2009.04.29

But too often their cry for help has sounded hopelessly against the outer walls, while others -- less deserving -- find easy entrance to the halls of Congress.

VOA: special.2010.06.24

This involves removing the outer cover, including the husk, bran and germ.

VOA: special.2010.06.30

Refining it involves removing the outer layers, including the husk,bran and germ, leaving the inner white kernel.

VOA: standard.2010.06.25

"There are billions of barrels of oil in the Outer Continental Shelf,".

VOA: standard.2009.05.23

"The outer layers will slow down the penetration of digestive enzyme into the starch part so that the release of the sugar into the bloodstream will be slow for brown rice in comparison with white rice."

VOA: standard.2010.06.25

But as he says, the search for life in outer space is a long-term goal, and he is still hopeful.

VOA: special.2010.05.25

But not all tests for life in outer space take place far away, and not all involve the search for liquids.

VOA: special.2010.05.25