But they refused to commit themselves to a figure on helping developing nations battle climate change, saying they would wait to see what other countries offered first.

VOA: standard.2009.03.20

"After many years of trying to figure out what is going on with the genetic cause of depression, we're still not there yet."

VOA: special.2009.06.24

The U.S.Centers for Disease Control reports that obesity costs at least $147 billion annually, and that figure is based on data from 2006.

VOA: standard.2010.07.02

At a hearing of the bipartisan Joint Economic Committee on Capitol Hill, lawmakers from both major U.S.political parties cited the November unemployment figure as welcome progress.

VOA: standard.2009.12.05

The controversial but still powerful Afghan political figure flew home from Turkey on Monday and immediately lent support to President Karzai, which could be critical in the multi-candidate presidential race.

VOA: standard.2009.08.17

The scientists say if their work is confirmed, it could lead to further research on how lifestyle choices figure in the prevention and treatment of age-related decline and diseases such as Alzheimer's.

VOA: standard.2009.12.30

I also wonder whether if it's a good way of focusing the world's attention on the issue of blood diamonds and on this very important trial by getting such a high-profile figure involved with it."

VOA: standard.2010.08.05

"It is the determination of the family to be careful and deliberate on how they plan his celebration of life because we're talking about a historic figure that really changed pop culture around the world,"

VOA: standard.2009.06.29

Kelly said the results of the inspection of the Qom plant, and Tehran's final decision on the uranium export plan, will figure heavily in big-power discussions on whether to seek further punitive action against Iran over its nuclear program.

VOA: standard.2009.10.24

I think I know The truth is hiding in your eyes And its hanging on your tongue Just boiling in my blood But you think that I can't see What kind of man that you are If you're a man at all Well, I will figure this one out on my own I'm screaming I love you so My thoughts you can't decode How did we get here?

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