This little ritual lasted about two minutes after which she raised her eyes and calmly told me that my money signified 'death'.

This ritual can last from few days to weeks as far as there is enough food to feed the gathered people.

The reflex ritual, Karr noted, lasted three heartbeats.

The entire ritual lasts for 30 minutes.

I'm not sure how long the ritual lasted.

The rituals related to the auto began the previous night (the "procession of the Green Cross") and sometimes lasted the whole day.

The ritual took place in public squares or esplanades and lasted several hours with ecclesiastical and civil authorities in attendance.

The full ritual usually lasts until the morning, with the dancers consuming betel-nut juice and drinking coke to stay awake.

These rituals would last several days and be accompanied by dances and music.

The ritual generally lasts 10 to 45 minutes, depending on the circumstances.