The last time the United States Education Department asked young people how long they took to finish college was in two thousand one.

VOA: special.2009.07.23

One critic calls it the first television show in a long time that is just plain fun.

VOA: special.2010.01.08

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

After one gathering, several men surrounded her and talked for a long time.

VOA: special.2009.05.10

One reason is that it takes a long time;

VOA: special.2010.04.13

She says Washington is delivering on President Obama's promises by helping local communities develop long-lasting solutions and not by focusing on one-time projects.

VOA: standard.2009.11.03

One man,who did not give his name, has been single for a long time.

VOA: standard.2010.02.13