Painters like Edgar Degas and Vincent Van Gogh used the sharp lines and off-centered look of these prints in their paintings.

VOA: special.2009.09.02

At the root of the sharp price decrease is reduced demand because of the economic downturn.

VOA: special.2009.01.03

The sharp metal barbs tore the skin of the men who stretched it along fence tops.

VOA: special.2010.04.15

the sharp sounds of leather whips, ordering the dogs to move and pull the sleds.

VOA: special.2010.02.27

The Confederates had placed cannon all along the sharp turn in the river.

VOA: special.2009.11.19

Then she was able to capture the sharp difference between light and dark.

VOA: special.2009.05.10

The sharp noise came through the thick stone walls of the house.

VOA: special.2010.03.20

Aviation analysts say the sharp volcanic particles can damage a jet engine or cause it to shut down in mid air.

VOA: standard.2010.04.15

A senior State department official who spoke to reporters Monday said the sharp tone of the Iranian leader's comments was not a surprise.

VOA: standard.2009.03.23

Analysts blame the sharp increase on the turbulent national elections and a re-emerging Taliban facing a surge of U.S.troops, determined to take the provinces.

VOA: standard.2010.05.26

Morrell acknowledges the troop deployment decision is particularly difficult because of the sharp increase in casualties.

VOA: standard.2009.09.23

But a few years later, the high sharp voice of Hank Williams would cut like a knife through the music world.

VOA: special.2009.11.22

He saw the rushing forms of the gray wolves, their shinning eyes, their long wet tongues and sharp teeth.

VOA: special.2010.02.27

At the front was a sharp point of iron that could smash through the sides of wooden ships.

VOA: special.2009.09.10

The twenty-one year-old throws a sharp breaking ball that cuts across the plate at the last second.

VOA: special.2010.06.18

Two of the big three American automakers filed for bankruptcy after suffering sharp drops in sales.

VOA: special.2010.01.02

President Obama has received sharp criticism from Republicans over the lack of progress in job creation.

VOA: special.2010.02.19

In another famous illustration, "The Army of the Potomac - A Sharp-Shooter on Picket Duty."

VOA: special.2010.07.25

She became known all over the world for her independence, sharp intelligence, and acting ability.

VOA: special.2009.09.20

The Big Room and other parts of the cavern contain huge, sharp formations of minerals.

VOA: special.2009.12.07

Nearby,the futuristic tram station is made up of sharp angles and geometric shapes.

VOA: special.2011.04.13

From under the plane's right wing, the black sharp-nosed X-15 drops free.

VOA: special.2010.07.07

The artist uses a fine sharp knife to cut through the metal.

VOA: special.2009.09.02