1.   So a major goal is to develop new drugs or reformulate existing ones so that a pill could last a day or contain more than one drug.

2.   The violence has led to more demands that tribal police provide security during ceremonies, which can last several days.

3.   Major supermarket chains warned Friday that meat availability could soon be affected by the outbreak, saying current supplies will only last a few days.

4.   Strikes are commonplace in France, but they usually last a day and target one sector.

5.   The war ended when Angolan troops and tanks entered the fighting, backing the Cobras, who celebrated their victory with a looting spree lasting several days.

6.   Voting in countries with many expatriate Thais, such as in the United States, will last several days to cope with the expected demand.