1.   The job search took him seven years, and by that time he was ripe for retirement.

2.   Their search for gold took them west to Washington State.

3.   Although most of these companies are seeking permanent chief executives, the searches may take several months because they are starting from scratch.

4.   As a result, a typical chief executive search takes at least four months, Beaver said.

5.   Bellringer said he wants to hire a general manager soon, although he expected the search to take several weeks.

6.   A search can take weeks.

7.   A similar search was taking place at the Justice Department following the Sunday discovery of anthrax spores at an agency mail center.

8.   After opposition from the department, the university pulled back and a search took place.

9.   But a job search can take months or even years, so the sooner you start, the better.

10.   By now, the search has taken on the surreal quality of a daily ritual, as has the interaction between the investigators and a sizable encampment of journalists.