"It used to take as long as seven months to get a letter there and back."

It could take as long as four months to rescue the men.

The process is a bit slow, and can take as long as six months.

Further investigation could take as long as six months, she said.

The search for the right business can take as long as eight months.

It could possibly have taken as long as five months.

Until now, it could take as long as 15 months for such an election to be held.

The normal process can take as long as three months, they say.

It may take as long as 3 months to see a significant change.

It may take as long as six months for your skin to totally clear up.