Long periods of recession, which tend to be self-perpetuating, are usually ended by war, or by preparations for it.

I've had, like, four long-term boyfriends. I tend to be in relationships for long periods of time.

When you're a boxer, there is a lot of downtime and long periods of inactivity.

I think riots happen when communities are under pressure for long periods of time. That's not a mistake.

I am very scared of being outside my home for long periods of time.

I was what they call a pool hustler. That's absolutely true. For long periods of time I got by, barely skimmed by, just playing pool.