They mean a kind of news reporting that uses an emotional style and personal opinion.

VOA: special.2009.08.28

In other words, just because women cry more does not mean they are more likely to have a "good" cry.

VOA: special.2009.01.28

And they say fewer tenure track positions mean fewer people to work with students, create new courses and serve on committees.

VOA: special.2009.04.09

Daphne is supposed to be seen as one of those moms who mean well even if they make their kids crazy.

VOA: special.2009.05.04

Did those words mean that she must lose him now when they had just learned the lesson of life?

VOA: special.2009.11.14

It could mean the soldier himself. It could mean things given to soldiers when they joined the military such as weapons,equipment or clothes.

VOA: special.2010.03.07

"I don't remember any one in particular. I mean,they're pretty much the same, like we'll just celebrate, exchange cards, may go out to dinner.

VOA: special.2010.02.08

They say the word "trick" can mean a shortened and effective way to express complex findings.

VOA: special.2010.01.19

When Americans say wildcat, they usually mean a lynx, an ocelot or a bobcat.

VOA: special.2009.11.08

When people talk about lupus, they usually mean the systemic form of the disease.

VOA: special.2009.04.14

But falling commodity prices mean they now depend more than ever on foreign aid.

VOA: special.2009.03.13

They did not mean that Grant had agreed to the plan.

VOA: special.2010.02.18

"They're accessible, I mean they go all around D.C.

VOA: special.2010.04.12

They knew it would mean their lives.

VOA: special.2010.03.17