Former president Bill Clinton said it was as if somehow school boards "could legislate differences in algebra or math or reading."

VOA: special.2010.07.22

But my chest felt heavy, and my heart pounded in my body as if it were going to explode.

VOA: special.2010.08.01

He moved around very slowly as if every move he made was carefully thought about before he made it.

VOA: special.2010.05.08

At the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar, instead of chairs, they can sit on saddles as if riding a horse.

VOA: special.2009.02.16

It seemed as if a heavy body was thrown against the table with a force that pushed against his chest.

VOA: special.2009.10.31

They said people honored Rand and Branden as if they were religious leaders without ever questioning their beliefs.

VOA: special.2010.06.06

He said that there was no reason to continue writing music as if these devices did not exist.

VOA: special.2009.06.21

They loved arithmetic. As Paul walked toward his house he felt as if he were drowning in ugliness.

VOA: special.2009.04.04

Other areas of rock look as if some huge creature violently broke and twisted the Earth to create unusual, sometimes frightening shapes.

VOA: special.2011.08.03

Sylvie felt as if she were a part of the gray shadows and the silver leaves that moved in the evening breeze.

VOA: special.2010.04.03

Missus Schulz said she wants visitors to feel as if they are taking part in his daily life.

VOA: special.2009.10.25

He seemed to kill for no reason, and with no emotion, as if taking someone's life meant nothing.

VOA: special.2009.12.13

But as if it depended upon that hot-blooded princess, her soul at a white heat under the fires of sadness and jealousy.

VOA: special.2009.04.18

Helen looked straight up at the sky as if a lost memory or thought of some kind was coming back to her.

VOA: special.2009.11.08