The process would take six months to a year, he said.

The process would likely take seven or eight months, city officials said.

The knowledge was long gone, but the process would take care of itself.

The process may take a few weeks or even many months.

The process may take from six weeks to four months.

From beginning to end, the process of making the ask can take a month, or a year.

The process, she said, would probably take another day or two.

He wasn't even sure how long the whole process took.

From beginning to end, the process could take more than a year.

On average, the process takes two years and seven months.