It took two years and $250,000 (about $9 million today) to put the pieces back together.

But new projects can take years to plan and put into operation.

Many of the changes are expected to be small, and some could take years to put in place, the company says.

"It takes me years to put a show together, and I'm always working toward the next one."

These last few years had put a heavy burden upon him.

A year is not a lot of time in the museum world, where exhibitions can take years to put together.

But this year the sun barely put in an appearance.

The years have put weight on you, and half a hand to your stature.

Companies will have until early next year to put their plans in writing.

It must have taken you years to put your collection together.