1.   But, they say, that day will be years and maybe decades from now.

2.   In fact, tradition has been under assault at King Ranch for years, maybe decades.

3.   Indeed, industry watchers said it was the worst holiday season in years, maybe decades.

4.   That could take years, maybe decades.

5.   Before they emerge, viruses are known to just tag along for a very long time, maybe even decades or centuries.