In this way, the country, though small in area, obtained an influential position.

For example, it is keeping in place the Clinton administration's policy to help poor countries obtain drugs to treat the disease.

Norway and some other countries already obtain all of their electricity from renewable sources.

However these countries and regions might still obtain some air quality benefits by reducing local air pollution in urban areas.

The two countries obtained separate, but parallel flag systems, clearly manifesting their equality.

The country was one of thirty candidate countries and obtained candidate status on 22 February 2008.

The treaty allowed the two countries to obtain international funds for developing the border region.

Investigators have not determined whether another country - China, for instance - obtained the computer data.

In other words, the new countries will expect and should obtain funding for their requirements.

The Mediterranean countries obtained funding on condition that they would undertake the necessary economic and political reforms.