but the noise steadily increased. I arose and argued about trifles, in a high key and with violent gesticulations;

VOA: special.2009.02.02

Buresh and his colleagues have come up with a set of key questions that will help farmers make that decision.

VOA: standard.2010.07.28

"I think it's fair to say that the American people are frustrated with the lack of progress on some key issues."

VOA: standard.2010.02.09

"Keeping everybody up to speed with what we were doing, what we were learning, what the key issues were.

VOA: standard.2010.04.29

The troops are technically mandated with the protection of key sites in the capital, including the presidential palace, airstrip,and seaport.

VOA: standard.2009.09.16

He The U.S.troops are also working with Haitian authorities to re-establish normal production and distribution of water, fuel and other key supplies.

VOA: standard.2010.01.19

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, a key figure behind this week's aid package, will visit Mexico early next month along with U.S.

VOA: standard.2009.03.25

For his part,Havens,now nearly 70, continues to express the Woodstock ethos with new songs like "The Key,"

VOA: standard.2009.08.15

The U.S.official faced large hurdles this week, with all sides far apart on the key issue of Jewish settlements in the West Bank.

VOA: standard.2009.09.13

"Our alliance with Japan is key to a number of important regional and even global issues,"

VOA: standard.2009.08.31

Mr.Hatoyama said Tokyo's relationship with the United States will be a "key pillar" of his policies.

VOA: standard.2009.09.23

One key facet will be to determine if the man charged with the attack, Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, acted alone or in concert with others.

VOA: standard.2009.12.27

"The key to long term success in this area is our outreach with foreign governments."

VOA: standard.2010.07.23

Columnist David Ignatius agrees with the president's move, saying Pakistan is a key factor in the new strategy,and the pressure on it must be increased.

VOA: standard.2009.12.06

Army officials say the offensive against the militants in Waziristan has been successful with troops gaining control of key areas and killing more than 200 militants.

VOA: standard.2009.10.28

Another key sticking point in the debate was over Britain's relationship with Europe.

VOA: standard.2010.04.23

On the subject of North Korea, ElBaradei said there are two key issues: "One is its obsession with security and the possibility of regime change by the U.S.

VOA: standard.2009.11.04

Insurance companies would no longer be allowed to deny health coverage based on pre-existing medical conditions a key point of weakness in and public anger with the current system.

VOA: standard.2009.07.21

"So,key questions are with respect to the next rainy season.

VOA: standard.2009.08.31

A key Senate Democrat involved in bipartisan negotiations on health care announced plans on Wednesday to move ahead with a "markup" the process of finalizing a bill for full consideration by lawmakers.

VOA: standard.2009.09.09

As we go forward, as Japan goes forward with forming a new government, one of the key issues that we look forward to working with them on is the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula."

VOA: standard.2009.08.31

White House officials also say Mr.Obama will go to Capitol Hill on Sunday to meet with Democratic lawmakers on efforts to advance health care reform, a key part of the president's economic plan.

VOA: standard.2009.12.06