The election was held to replace long-time president Omar Bongo, who died in June after 42 years in power.

VOA: standard.2009.10.04

Peter the Great was a huge sort of power-forward-sized guy at a time when people were very small.

在那个民众极端渺小的时代,彼得大帝却手握重权

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They now face perennial power Brazil, a four-time champion at this level, but Tetteh says he is not concerned by the formidable opponent.

VOA: standard.2009.10.15

Hyun adds,the North Korean leader also has to think about possible power succession, whether it happens right away or some time later- that is another reason to reinforce his power base.

VOA: standard.2009.06.22

"For the very first time, a large-scale solar power plant, the largest of its kind in the entire nation, will deliver electricity produced by the sun to the citizens of the Sunshine State.

VOA: standard.2009.10.27