Still,some economists say other signs in the economy show that the recession is over already, or will be soon.

VOA: special.2009.08.21

The president said American forces have already closed or turned over hundreds of bases to the Iraqis.

VOA: special.2010.08.07

The restructured companies may still need government aid, which has already reached over sixty billion dollars.

VOA: special.2010.01.01

This is on top of the 38,000 that are already there, taking into account a doubling over the past two years,".

VOA: standard.2009.12.03

Professor Rais says expanding missile strikes also holds great risks for the already shaky Pakistani government, further weakened by this week's political battle over the judiciary.

VOA: standard.2009.03.19

(STUDENTS CLAMORING) GIRL: Dial 911! BOY: I already called.They're gonna send somebody over soon.

VOA: standard.other

BP has already spent over $1 billion on the clean-up operation .

VOA: standard.2010.06.18

"I can confirm we have now well over 20 countries that are indicating or have already indicated they intend to increase the amounts of forces they have in the country - in Afghanistan.

VOA: standard.2009.12.03

The political gridlock is drawing concern that the protest over the restoration of senior judges could further weaken a government already struggling to deal with the country's faltering economy and a strengthening Taliban insurgency.

VOA: standard.2009.03.15

Debbie Stothardt,spokesperson for the Alternative ASEAN Network, says the army's campaign marks an escalation of abuses that has already led to the displacement of over 118,000 people in eastern Burma in the past 18 months.

VOA: standard.2010.07.27