By standard measures, the world has certainly been going through some tough times.

VOA: standard.2009.09.14

"He will go through some of the decisions that we have to make, regarding how to close down Guantanamo, something that Democrats and Republicans alike agree on."

VOA: standard.2009.05.20

And the laundromat incident was resolved through some of these programs,too.

VOA: standard.2010.07.22

Paul Phan says if he can make it through the first two quarters of 2010 he might be able to survive through some of the hardest times retailers have ever faced.

VOA: standard.2009.12.20

The Black Satellites have battled through some adversity to reach the final, edging South Africa in extra time in the first elimination match, and surviving a pair of exciting 3-2 games that came down to the wire in the quarter and semifinals.

VOA: standard.2009.10.15

Some experts think the president could be making his last major push to get a health care bill through Congress.

VOA: special.2010.02.27

Near the space center in Houston,Texas, some amateur star-watchers were trying to see the Apollo spacecraft through telescopes.

VOA: special.2009.07.22

Through the years, John Lewis worked with some of the biggest names in jazz,including trumpet player Miles Davis.

VOA: special.2009.03.01

He points out that some parks operate bus systems so visitors do not drive through protected areas.

VOA: special.2009.09.28

Some might enjoy riding bicycles through Shark Valley, while others may want to move slowly through shallow waters where insects and wildlife can be seen up-close.

VOA: special.2009.06.30

A filter is designed to reject some substances, while permitting others to pass through.

VOA: special.2010.01.05

Now,some of these former captives have learned to express their feelings through art.

VOA: special.2009.06.01

In addition,news agencies provide updates and companies share product information through Twitter Some critics say Twitter is a waste of time that takes people's attention away from their work.

VOA: special.2009.02.06

Some people find answers through social media.

VOA: special.2009.09.14