Last year, United States car sales dropped 18 percent, to 13.2 million, and industry executives expect just 10 million car sales in 2009 and possibly for years to come.

去年美国的汽车销量下降了18%达1千3百20万辆；而市场预期2009年甚至接下来的几年只有每年只有1千万辆的市场需求。

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The protection continues for at least ten years and possibly for life.

VOA: special.2009.05.26

Even if Walmart keeps its upper ranks intact, dealing with the fallout will distract them, possibly for years.

ECONOMIST: Walmart

But economic prospects for many people will be pinched, possibly for years to come, and some will feel hopeless of ever finding a better life.

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Whatever route BAE follows, uncertainties will continue, possibly for years.

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