But this simplicity helps bring attention to the creativity of the music and the strength of the actors' performances.

VOA: special.2009.08.05

That is why scientists today wonder at the depth of his knowledge and the strength of his arguments.

VOA: special.2009.02.25

D.C.United won the M.L.S.Cup, the league championship, on the strength of a Most Valuable Player performance by Olsen.

VOA: special.2010.06.02

Scientists are able to measure the strength and position of earthquakes because there are hundreds of seismic monitoring stations around the world.

VOA: special.2011.06.07

Agriculture Report. Plant breeders and genetic engineers keep working to give crops the strength to resist threats like insects,diseases, droughts or floods.

VOA: special.2009.10.27

Another common expression, to hold water, is about the strength or weakness of an idea,opinion or argument.

VOA: special.2009.05.10

He noted that American businessmen like to talk about the strength and success of American industry.

VOA: special.2010.05.20

Where would he find the strength to do the heavy work all farmers have to do?

VOA: special.2009.12.12

But scientists now can show that differences between the time when a shark's nostrils receive smells is more important than the strength of the odors.

VOA: special.2010.08.03

The images on these posters are meant to express the strength of the government.

VOA: special.2009.01.02

"The strength of the crowd seemed strongest in the hard rain on Sunday afternoon.

VOA: special.2009.08.10

Paul had the strength of many men. He also was extremely fast.

VOA: special.2009.01.24

The news raised questions about the strength of progress toward economic recovery.

VOA: special.2009.07.10

"The strength of this relationship between obesity and inflammation is concerning, that something's happening that could be cumulative."

VOA: standard.2010.03.09