Sentence examples for has continued for almost from inspiring English sources

He is also determined to resolve a kidnapping of Western vacationers that has continued for almost four months on the tiny neighboring island of Jolo.

Now it's December, and Spencer's ordeal has continued for almost three months.

However, fierce debate on the relative roles of deterministic filters versus chance in community ecology has continued for almost three decades with no consensus in sight [5].

Debate over which of these hypotheses is more likely has continued for almost 40 years with varying levels of support provided for each one.

Despite the fact that the Colombian armed conflict has continued for almost five decades there is still very little information on how it affects the mental health of civilians.

An even more important factor than the economy, however, was Carter's apparent inability to resolve the Iran hostage crisis, which had continued for almost a year at the time of the election.

He paid for almost four years — a total of roughly $13,000 — before beginning his claim, which has continued for the past six years, paying out $1.2 million in benefits.

Known for a writer's block that has continued almost unimpeded for three decades, Ms. Lebowitz occupies a shaky career category: professional wit.

The museum no longer receives a municipal challenge grant from the Arts Council, but the town has continued to provide almost $7,000 yearly for free programs for town residents.

Planning for the 2002 Newport to Bermuda Race, scheduled to start June 14, has continued almost from the moment Crawford collected his hardware.

The annual pay-per-view audience for Ultimate Fighting Championship matches first surpassed boxing and professional wrestling in 2006, and has continued to rise almost every year since.