With all the moisture sucked out, the bread lasts for months.

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After a decade of using ITQs in the halibut fishery, the average fishing season now lasts for eight months.

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In New Jersey, the learner's permit phase now lasts for six months, and 16-year-olds must take six hours of professional training.

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The continuing education (CE) programme lasts for 10 months.

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Waxing lasts for three to six weeks, laser removal for several months.

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The pollination work lasts for 70 to 100 days and is followed by cotton-picking staggered over several months.

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Once the divorce is finalized, you (the non-employee spouse) can qualify for COBRA coverage, but remember: COBRA is temporary and lasts only up to 36 months.

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The training lasts from two weeks to a few months, and can be harsh: the monkeys learn by being punished for bad behaviour and rewarded for good.

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