The situation lasted only a few seconds; then the major suddenly turned around and left the room without a word.

Even if this situation only lasted weeks the consequences would be serious for many people.

"We have asked the staff not to propose new projects for the time being, but I hope this situation won't last too long."

This situation lasted until March 1920 when the players could finally return to play.

This situation lasted until the coming of the Dutch in the 19th century.

There was no way to know how long that situation might last.

The question was: just how long the situation would last.

In retrospect, it is hard to see why anyone thought that situation would last.

The situation will last our time, to be sure, but we have children.

The situation may even have lasted for quite a long time.