The report shows that in two thousand seven, seven out of ten children lived in developing countries that had met or were close to meeting that goal.

VOA: special.2010.04.26

Everett got out of bed when he heard the door close.

VOA: special.2009.03.07

The military sounded confident that victory in its campaign to wipe out the Tamil Tigers is close at hand.

VOA: standard.2009.04.06

"The president told us Wednesday night that, quote,'There remain some significant details to be ironed out,' close quote.

VOA: standard.2009.09.12

I tried that out on my parents.Not even close. Guys, I'm going to the prom with Eric.

VOA: standard.other

Well,I think it's that governments around the Gulf do actually keep a very close watch on their populations and on people coming in and out of their countries.

VOA: standard.2010.08.11

He very much loves the lads, loves going out, having a drink,having a dance, very close to his family - his father in particular - I think he's quite normal."

VOA: standard.2010.05.07