He wrote: For want of a rider, the battle was lost For want of a battle, the kingdom was lost And all for the want of a horseshoe nail.

VOA: special.2009.11.01

It began with this news: READER: "The Christianized Indians in some parts of Plimouth, have newly appointed a day of Thanksgiving to God for his Mercy in supplying their extreme and pinching Necessities under their late want of Corn, & for His giving them now a prospect of a very Comfortable Harvest.

VOA: special.2009.04.20

"I think the story in some ways tells us what we want to think of ourselves as an American.

VOA: special.2010.03.08

Anti-doping officials say they want to protect the integrity of sports by guaranteeing what they call a level playing field.

VOA: special.2011.04.12

He wrote her a letter stating that he did not want her back unless she returned of her own free will.

VOA: special.2009.06.27

He did not want any of them. Then,the music critic of the New York Times newspaper suggested Todd Duncan.

VOA: special.2010.03.07

I want to urge all of you guys to do whatever you can to help the people of Nashville.

VOA: special.2010.05.17

But she has suggestions for students entering their final year of college who want a job when they graduate.

VOA: special.2010.06.11

He says big coffee sellers like Starbucks help his business by building a base of customers who want something better.

VOA: special.2011.02.11

She told one of them: "I want you to take good care of all the furniture and other things in the house.

VOA: special.2010.05.27

Then athletes say they are more likely to want treatment by someone of their own sex.

VOA: special.2010.07.15

The directions also advise people to limit caffeine products and to drink only half the bottle if they want a moderate amount of energy.

VOA: special.2009.07.22

The GMAT is commonly required for students who want to earn a master of business administration.

VOA: special.2009.01.08

You might even want to get a cup of Joe, I mean,a cup of coffee.

VOA: special.2010.02.07