At times like these, we remember that the ground is not as solid and unchanging as people might like to think.

VOA: special.2010.01.12

Les Paul is best known for creating one of the first solid-body electric guitars and the eight-track recording device.

VOA: special.2009.09.27

Officials say the solid-fuel rocket could reach Israel, southeastern Europe and American bases in the Middle East.

VOA: special.2009.05.23

"We use what we call good shoes and a good hat, and that would be a solid foundation and a really good roof."

VOA: special.2009.10.05

I consider myself a connoisseur of good cupcakes and I think they make a good solid cupcake.

VOA: special.2010.04.12

Maya Lin's "Ecliptic" outdoor area in Grand Rapids,Michigan features water in its three states: liquid,gas and solid.

VOA: special.2009.05.06

It was my teacher. I held her with all my strength then shook with joy to feel the solid earth under my feet."

VOA: special.2009.11.15

Kahn was able to make the concrete material of the building look both solid and airy.

VOA: special.2009.12.13

And that can only happen if they have a good, solid foundation in their first language."

VOA: special.2010.06.17

The five members of the Hollies played solid, beat driven rock that included beautifully sung harmonies.

VOA: special.2010.03.19

He notes a World Health Organization estimate that more than one and a half million people a year die from breathing smoke from solid fuels.

VOA: special.2010.02.01

Then I placed my hand on the solid rock of the walls and felt safe.

VOA: special.2009.02.07

Under some conditions, these particles may grow larger and form solid pieces of ice,or hail.

VOA: special.2010.01.05

I think trying to understand our world is a really complicated endeavor and it's important to have a sort of solid rational approach like science does."

VOA: special.2009.12.01