"The president has called for focusing in on what it really takes to be successful in work and in college, and he has called on America's educational institutions, primary and secondary educational institutions, to do whatever it takes to get our kids college ready.

VOA: special.2010.02.25

After almost 20 years in the casting business, Wolfe says he knows what it takes to become a star.

VOA: standard.2010.07.22

Bandic claims his experience as Zagreb mayor in the past 10 years shows that he knows what it takes to be president.

VOA: standard.2009.12.28

Phoenix Arizona police chief, Jack Harris. "It takes officers away from doing what our main core mission of local law enforcement is."

VOA: standard.2010.05.08

Maybe not everyone takes it that seriously. But reading what we read here, and engaging in honest conversation about it, has to change you."

VOA: standard.2010.05.12

First polls showed that most voters believe Grybauskaite has what it takes to lead the country out of its most serious economic crisis in years.

VOA: standard.2009.05.17

If that is what it takes to bring JAL back, he must convince employees that it is a necessary step for the company's future success.

VOA: standard.2010.02.01

Colonel George W.Smith, commanding officer of Quantico's Basic Training School, says fitness and skills are only part of what it takes to be a Marine officer.

VOA: standard.2010.04.06

President Barack Obama described the incident as a "systemic failure" of America's security apparatus, and U.S.officials have pledged to do what it takes to prevent a recurrence.

VOA: standard.2009.12.30