"The president has called for focusing in on what it really takes to be successful in work and in college, and he has called on America's educational institutions, primary and secondary educational institutions, to do whatever it takes to get our kids college ready.

VOA: special.2010.02.25

He said terrorists are focusing on smaller attacks, rather than the massive kind of strike seen on September 11,2001.

VOA: standard.2010.02.14

In France,Mr.Sarkozy says focusing too much on gross domestic product as the main measure of prosperity contributed to the financial crisis.

VOA: standard.2009.09.14

Democrats,on the other hand, praised the president for being hopeful and for focusing on jobs the top issue for most voters.

VOA: standard.2010.01.28

Now,he is taking a more populist approach focusing on the day-to-day issues that create money woes for many families.

VOA: standard.2010.01.25

But in a sign the United States is not focusing solely on the Palestinian issue, Mitchell began his mission in Damascus.

VOA: standard.2009.07.26

focusing on countries where mobile phone use is skyrocketing and where clinics and hospitals are not encumbered by entrenched systems and procedures.

VOA: standard.2010.02.24

They are not only focusing on receiving money,money,money, but they also understand that they have potential within themselves to rebuild their lives."

VOA: standard.2010.04.14

The Obama administration is focusing most of its attention on getting a package of tougher sanctions through the United Nations Security Council.

VOA: standard.2010.04.14

The campaign is focusing on Pakistan, Afghanistan,India and Nigeria - the four countries where the disease remains.

VOA: standard.2010.08.02

She says Washington is delivering on President Obama's promises by helping local communities develop long-lasting solutions and not by focusing on one-time projects.

VOA: standard.2009.11.03

Scientists don't know what causes it, but besides a genetic predisposition, they are now focusing on environmental exposure, or a combination of the two.

VOA: standard.2010.08.09

After weeks of focusing on the U.S.economy, President Obama steps onto the world stage in London.

VOA: standard.2009.03.31

But Ward says focusing on the mechanisms for reaching a climate deal are counter-productive right now.

VOA: standard.2009.12.17