1.   It was several hours before anyone found me and untied me.

2.   It was several hours before the three men came within sight of the city.

3.   It was several minutes before he felt composed enough to speak to anyone.

4.   It was several minutes before we realised what was happening.

5.   It was several moments before she realized she was running ankle-deep in water.

6.   It was several months before John had fully recovered from his heart attack.

7.   It was several weeks before he was released from hospital.

8.   Over ten thousand square miles in area, it is several times the size of Yellowstone, our own largest national park.

9.   It was several days before she favored him with an answer to his proposal.

10.   It was several weeks before George began to pull round after his operation.