They searched for germplasms that could keep plants from weakening and wilting during hot, dry summers in the United States.

VOA: special.2009.01.20

The movement of businesses and people away from city centers led to the economic weakening of many downtown areas.

VOA: special.2010.01.11

But he also says his comments do not suggest a weakening of support for the security of those countries or other NATO members.

VOA: special.2009.03.07

His weakening health kept him away from the Senate in his final months.

VOA: special.2009.08.29

"We all know this country is bent on weakening and destroying the TFG, which is the legitimate government recognized by the United Nations."

VOA: standard.2009.08.20

Economists say India has bought gold to diversify its assets and hold fewer dollars at a time when the U.S.currency is weakening against other currencies.

VOA: standard.2009.11.06

International routes have become more profitable options for U.S.airlines struggling under a weakening domestic economy.

VOA: standard.2009.06.13

Authorities here have acknowledged that deforestation and unregulated development were responsible for weakening the soil and contributed to the mudslides from Messina's surrounding hills and cliffs.

VOA: standard.2009.10.03

Investors also fear the new administration will loosen fiscal policies, although EU nations from Greece to Britain are being forced to cut spending to shore-up Europe's weakening euro currency.

VOA: standard.2010.05.29