He said it would take longer to convince Afghans that the insurgency is going to fail, because they have been disappointed by the international military effort so far and because many view their government as inconsequential or corrupt.

VOA: standard.2009.12.09

(Laughter) The longer you guys stand there, the longer it's going to take to unload this thing.

VOA: special.2009.03.22

It will take you a few hours longer to do this, but it is safer."

VOA: special.2010.06.26

Confederate leaders no longer could find soldiers to take the places of those who left.

VOA: special.2009.12.03

Sid sneered. 'But to make sure nobody'll let you out, I'll just take this key along.'" "When Nancy could no longer hear the tramp of his heavy boots she was sure Sid had left the house.

VOA: special.2009.08.24

Rebuilding will take much longer. High school teacher Vasa Siu says he reassures his students that they are safe.

VOA: standard.2009.10.05

This is trying to bring security to a hamlet - we pull out, the hamlet no longer has security, and the Taliban take over.

VOA: standard.2009.09.09

But recounting and certifying the results are expected to take some weeks,if not longer.

VOA: standard.2009.09.16

"And the more aggressive you get, the more likely you'll stumble and the more likely that that recovery from these false expectations will take that much longer."

VOA: standard.2010.03.30

In two weeks, the European Union will consider whether high-debt countries will be forced to take austerity measures like introducing wage cuts, employment freezes and longer working weeks.

VOA: standard.2010.03.01

In the worst-case scenario it could take six months or longer,"

VOA: standard.2009.04.28

And the more that the Afghans can take responsibility for security, the less our coalition forces will be needed in the longer term, and the sooner our troops will come home,".

VOA: standard.2009.10.14