Doctor Lind thought the sailors were getting sick because they failed to eat some kinds of foods when they were at sea for many months.

VOA: special.2009.04.21

But some take effect quickly. For example,in six months the new law will bar insurance companies from denying coverage to children with pre-existing health conditions.

VOA: special.2010.03.24

Freezing can keep some foods in good condition for months after the growing season.

VOA: special.2009.11.30

But some go for weeks or even months.

VOA: special.2009.08.31

"But the folks who have been looking for work without any luck for months and,in some cases,years, cannot wait any longer.

VOA: standard.2009.12.06

The rights groups say at the request of the United States, Kenya sent many of the detainees to Somalia and Ethiopia, where some of them were tortured and held incommunicado for months.

VOA: standard.2009.05.01

"If he does not show some progress and it just seems like we are getting deeper and deeper into an occupation and a counter-insurgency effort without any positive news for a number of months, I think he could face some real opposition,".

VOA: standard.2009.09.02