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

It was a cancer. President Cleveland asked how long he could wait to have the cancer removed.

VOA: special.2010.06.17

And we do. Cracking jokes,grins, Long past the crack of dawn Like"How long will you be up?"

VOA: special.2009.04.17

The goal was to test whether Internet stations could be set up, how much they would cost, and how long they could operate.

VOA: special.2009.02.16

"One of the things the World Bank measured was how long it takes to start a business.

VOA: special.2010.05.10

This month's announcement did not say how long he might be away or give a reason.

VOA: special.2011.01.28

"No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory...

VOA: special.2011.06.02

They will have to tell how long and how much it would take to pay off a card if the holder makes only the lowest monthly payment.

VOA: special.2009.05.22

And I know how long a piece they want. Then I daydream a lot, trying to figure out what might be interesting for that group to do."

VOA: special.2010.07.12

"When was Mahatma Gandhi born, and how long is the Nile River?

VOA: special.2009.10.12

How long people continue their therapy can also depend on the cost.

VOA: special.2010.04.13

"My poor friend," I said, "how long have you had that cough?"

VOA: special.2009.02.07

How long a residency lasts depends on the chosen area of medicine.

VOA: special.2009.06.02

He wondered how long it took a bird to die.

VOA: special.2010.03.20