1.   It was the kingdom of the Franks which was to exercise most influence for the longest period of time.

2.   The panel also proposed retaining the controversial renewable seven-year presidential term, the longest period in office for a western elected ruler.

3.   And having presided over the longest period of economic prosperity in postwar history, Greenspan has come to appreciate the stabilizing effects of a more passive approach to policy.

4.   And it follows as night does to day that the best players should be on the court for the longest periods of time.

5.   Back then, the economy was barreling along, nearing the end of what was to be the longest period without a recession in American history.

6.   But the president is under intense pressure from the oil and coal industries to minimize the cuts and to stretch them over the longest period of time.

7.   Finally, while Uganda itself has experienced its longest period of peace and economic development in decades, the region as a whole is far from peaceful.

8.   How has he done this and helped the U.S. economy enjoy its longest period of uninterrupted growth in history?

9.   If the expansion lasts until next February, it will become the longest period of uninterrupted growth in U.S. history.