"And what incentive programs do is make it more favorable for you to overcome that tendency to procrastinate doing something now."

VOA: standard.2010.07.16

But on Thursday,he expressed a more favorable view of President Obama, calling him "an intelligent man".

VOA: standard.2009.09.24

"Unfortunately this is not favorable to the war we are fighting against the militants and terrorists."

VOA: standard.2009.03.14

At the same time, the Israeli leadership is suspicious of the Obama administration, which many in Israel believe has not been as favorable as previous U.S.administrations.

VOA: standard.2010.05.03

There was generally favorable response across the political spectrum in Muslim countries to the president's public statements - such as a pledge made before Turkey's Parliament in Ankara.

VOA: standard.2009.04.24

"Waiting does not prolong a favorable outcome.

VOA: standard.2009.10.01

Though Iran was to respond by Friday, the International Atomic Energy Agency said Iran told it that while it was considering the plan in a favorable light it needed until the middle of next week to make a decision.

VOA: standard.2009.10.24

"Respect for human rights, the rule of law should be on the table, as well as promoting economic opportunities and growth, during her trip, because we think these are quite important aspects in providing the kind of conditions that are favorable to economic progress,".

VOA: standard.2009.07.31