Sometimes, when I am very productive in my job, my employer gives me a pat on the back.

VOA: special.2010.01.24

"I'm refreshed and more productive after class. My e-mails are less cranky."

VOA: special.2011.02.28

People who bully spend less time on productive work.

VOA: special.2011.03.25

Mister Obama described the day as "extraordinarily productive."

VOA: special.2009.05.09

is the concept of man as a heroic being, with his own happiness as the moral purpose of his life, with productive achievement as his noblest activity, and reason as his only absolute."

VOA: special.2010.06.06

Mr.Obama spoke after separate meetings with the Israeli and Palestinian leaders, which he called "frank and productive."

VOA: standard.2009.09.22

But Mr.Singh says for a productive dialogue, it is vital for Pakistan to destroy militant groups, their camps and infrastructure on its soil.

VOA: standard.2009.10.28

But Ward says focusing on the mechanisms for reaching a climate deal are counter-productive right now.

VOA: standard.2009.12.17

They are very productive, have lots of different critters, and they all depend on each other."

VOA: standard.2010.05.09

He said massive fiscal deficits will constrain economic growth and job creation, increase inflationary risks, boost interest rates, and reduce private investment in productive enterprises.

VOA: standard.2010.04.21

At worst,the effort would be counter-productive and would not reduce the threat at all.

VOA: standard.2009.10.15

". At Friday's opening ceremony, several leaders noted past grievances with the United States while also expressing hope for a more productive and respectful relationship under President Obama.

VOA: standard.2009.04.18

"There is already a drop in supply. Because, on the east side of the river, that is one of the most productive estuaries in the world for oysters.

VOA: standard.2010.05.08

"And,what you see is a new economy breaking through what's breaking down: that heavy,industrialized, over-ambitious,over-productive, over-consumptive model, which is actually going to completely destroy our chancesof survival in the future.

VOA: standard.2010.02.24

In the face of such skepticism, members of the Engagement Project hope their proposed new strategies will help guide the Obama Administration to a more productive dialogue between the United States and the Muslim world.

VOA: standard.2009.04.24

He noted,however,that the U.S. considers Iran to be an important player related to Afghanistan, and sees the issue as a very productive area for engagement in the future Anticipating President Barack Obama's Strategic Review on Afghanistan and Pakistan, Mohammad Mehdi Akhonzadeh said Iran expects measurable change, not rhetoric from the United States.

VOA: standard.2009.03.27