Almost three weeks elapsed before 'Columbia Eagle' was allowed to leave.

Many weeks elapsed before Martin was strong enough to move about with the help of a stick and Mark's arm; and even then his recovery, for want of wholesome air and proper nourishment, was very slow.

Because of a shortage of troops, due primarily to cholera and other diseases, several weeks elapsed before the British had attained a strength sufficient to commence operations.

Not a week elapsed before Frank was certain he was drawn to her; however, she had other beaus.

Some weeks elapsed before I made my next journey to the beach, and by then the human likeness I had noticed earlier had vanished again.

Billited at Camp Doomben, three weeks elapsed during which training was continued (hikes, drill, weapons instructions, etc.) The squadron embarked on the supply ship Isaac Coles on 21 December.

There the temperature was allowed to subside so gradually, that six weeks elapsed before the mirror had reached the temperature of the external air.

He would sit for hours without doing anything, apparently plunged in meditation.-Several weeks elapsed without any change, and both Lilith and Karl were getting dreadfully anxious about him.

Four weeks elapsed before repairs were completed.

A1 LAG IN TESTING - Nearly two weeks elapsed before a powder found inside two envelopes by an NBC employee was tested, officials said.