"As certain as she is sometimes and as absolutely gung-ho and young and courageous and brave, she is also willing to take a step back and go 'okay,I'm going to reconsider my options and how I'm treating everybody' because she acknowledges that she's being a little bit selfish.

VOA: standard.2010.07.07

This is an important step forward, as a sovereign and united Iraq continues to take control of its own destiny,".

VOA: standard.2009.06.30

In their letter the 14 lawmakers assert that, look, re-think this. is not a prudent step to take,"

VOA: standard.2009.03.17

Besides sponsoring the Family Home in Vancouver, P&G decided to take an extra step, launching a campaign to provide special monetary support for mothers of U.S.athletes.

VOA: standard.2010.02.20

John Brennan, U.S.Deputy National Security Advisor for Counterterrorism and Homeland Security, says that while in Guadalajara, the three North American leaders will prepare to take their cooperation a step further.

VOA: standard.2009.08.10

"But also to take it a step further and think how we can - not only women but also men - how we can together change the status of women and make it better."

VOA: standard.2010.06.24

"Having passed reform bills in both the House and the Senate we now to have to take up the last and most important step and reach an agreement on a final reform bill that I can sign into law,".

VOA: standard.2009.12.25

Clinton,who is set to visit Haiti on Thursday, said that despite its status as the Western Hemisphere's poorest country, it has made progress in democratic governance since elections in 2006 and stands to take another step forward with elections for a new senate on Sunday.

VOA: standard.2009.04.14

is not a prudent step to take," In their letter to President Obama, the lawmakers voice concern that any perceived military success in Afghanistan might create pressure to increase military activity in Pakistan possibly leading to dangerous destabilization in the region.

VOA: standard.2009.03.17