But such fast trains would take a long time to put in place in the United States.

VOA: special.2011.02.11

The seventy-one year old cried tears of joy as she told the crowd the award was "a long time coming" but worth the wait.

VOA: special.2011.02.18

But politics is (takes) a long, long time to make any significant, long-lasting difference."

VOA: special.2010.05.09

You'll be kept in prison for a long time.'" But in reality,there is help.

VOA: special.2010.06.14

It took a long time, but he succeeded.

VOA: special.2009.03.18

But chronic pain can last a long time.

VOA: special.2009.02.10

But he said Israel would not agree in advance to Syria's long-time demand to withdraw from the strategic Golan Heights.

VOA: standard.2009.04.26

He will continue with chemotherapy for some time, but he feels well and takes long walks with his family.

VOA: standard.2010.01.12

But Obame is unlikely to emerge as the leading opposition contender because long-time challenger Pierre Mamboundou remains in the race.

VOA: standard.2009.08.28

"Insurgencies last a long time." "But,as you look at how long it took to turn Iraq around, it was about 18 months.

VOA: standard.2010.07.22

But this morning, for the first time in a long time, a few of the trees were green.

VOA: standard.2010.04.01

But he says taking the long view can help provide insights scientists might miss in a snapshot from a single moment in time.

VOA: standard.2010.05.05

But corruption,unfortunately, has been a big part of the Mexican political system for a very long time."

VOA: standard.2009.12.18

"There is still support, but at the same time, there is growing desire to know how long this support should continue and the result."

VOA: standard.2010.05.26