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

VOA: special.2010.05.09

One reason is that it takes a long time;

VOA: special.2010.04.13

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

VOA: standard.2010.01.12

"Because you do this little process like I am doing right here right now so slow and it takes me long time to do everything."

VOA: standard.2010.07.06

Besides the actual performance, they look at how long it takes the soldiers to complete their tasks, since time can make the difference between survival or death for those who are lucky enough to be alive after the nuclear blast.

VOA: standard.2010.07.21