31.   They were hospitalized and treated more aggressively, with an intravenous course of antibiotics that may last as long as two weeks.

32.   They will last as long as wood, maybe longer, with no maintenance.

33.   To make that experience last as long as possible, some ALS patients are willing to try anything.

34.   When the trial began three weeks ago, Belfi warned the jurors that it might last as long as two months.

35.   Others simply wondered how long she would last as head of state.

36.   Barring a last-minute deal, it looks like the U.S. is about to condemn itself to a Senate trial that may last as long as six months.

37.   But analysts predicted the effect would not last long as other oil producers would make up the short fall.

38.   Georges said the investigation should last as long as necessary.

39.   Saunders will keep his job as general manager, no matter how long he lasts as the head coach.

40.   Berlusconi might not have lasted long as prime minister of Italy but he has not plumbed the depths Tapie has reached.