The sheer size of the service is at the heart of many complaints, such as long waiting times, canceled operations and poor nursing care.

VOA: standard.2009.09.24

Some observers are concerned that complicated technical details, the sheer volume of work and possible legislative hurdles could delay ratification of a new START agreement.

VOA: standard.2009.04.02

"The British public, millions of extra people that tuned in last night, are aghast by the display of bias from the BBC, the venom from the political class, and the sheer unfairness.

VOA: standard.2009.10.23