Ben Bernanke led the central bank through extraordinary efforts to contain the worst economic crisis since the nineteen thirties.

VOA: special.2009.08.28

The critic praised the extraordinary energy of the dancers who combine traditional dance with ballet and modern dance.

VOA: special.2009.03.11

And now that they're back on their feet,we expect extraordinary commitment from them to help rebuild the economy."

VOA: special.2009.12.18

And,this sculpture permits visitors to climb up into the sky to enjoy an extraordinary -- and temporary -- view of New York City.

VOA: special.2010.08.13

President Obama praised Paul McCartney for what he called his extraordinary contributions to American music and culture.

VOA: special.2010.06.18

Because of his extraordinary skills, sports critics compared Kobe Bryant to basketball great Michael Jordan.

VOA: special.2009.11.20

His extraordinary skill and presence on stage was remarkable, especially for someone so young.

VOA: special.2009.07.05

It's just that I want to show that ordinary kids can do extraordinary things."

VOA: special.2009.10.15

Ben Carson is known for his extraordinary work as a brain surgeon for children.

VOA: special.2009.09.04

The detailed perfection of his etchings of nature and religious stories is extraordinary.

VOA: special.2009.09.02

"That led to this extraordinary opportunity to study, not just any animal,but chimpanzees.

VOA: special.2009.11.18

By the time she was seven, Terri Lyne had become an extraordinary drummer.

VOA: special.2009.10.02

But even his extraordinary skill could not save the South from the industrial power of the North and its mighty armies armies that were well-fed and well-equipped.

VOA: special.2009.12.24

Recently,two men in Madagascar proved it can be done with extraordinary results.

VOA: special.2009.10.30