Less than 6 months ago, oil traded at a record 147 dollars a barrel.

VOA: special.2009.01.03

Three months ago, the I.M.F.predicted a small growth for this year.

VOA: special.2009.04.24

Three months ago, someone stole a letter from Madame X.

VOA: special.2009.12.26

In a public letter to Mister Obama several months ago, Michael Pollan said a White House garden would set a revolutionary example of healthful eating and local farming for the whole country.

VOA: special.2009.03.31

The case has generated concern among India's security establishment, still reeling from the large terror attack on Mumbai 11 months ago.

VOA: standard.2009.10.30

Four months ago Elder spoke about what he called the "unimaginable hell" suffered by Tamil children caught in the conflict.

VOA: standard.2009.09.06

Mr.Ban credited the Afghan government for making advancements since the last major donor conference six months ago in London.

VOA: standard.2010.07.20

A few months ago, more anti-Saakashvili demonstrations were held in Tbilisi once again calling for the president's resignation.

VOA: standard.2009.09.01

"Is it calmer now? Are people a little less active than they were a few months ago or about a year ago?

VOA: standard.2010.06.15

Two months ago, people were living out in the open or under tents made of blankets and sheets.

VOA: standard.2010.03.29

Thursday's shooting apparently followed an argument between Toumba and Captain Camara about taking responsibility for the killing of opposition demonstrators two months ago.

VOA: standard.2009.12.07

Since the protests began two months ago, more than 30 people have died - protesters,security personnel and bystanders, and more than 1,000 injured.

VOA: standard.2010.05.14

Nine months ago he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, one of the most lethal forms of cancer.

VOA: standard.2010.01.12

The government has cracked down very severely since the violence there some months ago against religious leaders and others of the Muslim faith."

VOA: standard.2009.10.26

"I think the two sides are getting much nearer to each other than it used to be several weeks or several months ago,".

VOA: standard.2009.09.16

has strongly called for disarmament and he has worked to restart the stalled Middle East peace process since taking office nearly 10 months ago.

VOA: standard.2009.10.09

Diana Setiawati with the IOM explains the objective of the tours, which began six months ago.

VOA: standard.2010.04.14

But there has been a wave of religious demonstrations since a parking lot opened on the Sabbath near an ultra-Orthodox neighborhood several months ago.

VOA: standard.2009.11.14

Small businesses that might have worried just a couple of months ago about closing doors, they are now able to get a little more financing,"

VOA: standard.2009.07.14

Just a few months ago, he approved the latest increase of more than 20,000 U.S.troops in Afghanistan, allowing for more aggressive operations against Taliban strongholds.

VOA: standard.2009.09.22

but seven months ago she was laid off. Now every morning she arrives to the job center at 7:00 to try to find new work.

VOA: standard.2010.06.24

Capital City Diner opened two months ago, and like Garcia's pilates studio, business is booming.

VOA: standard.2010.05.06

"Just a few months ago, folks thought that these factories might be closed for good.

VOA: standard.2009.08.05