"We have been considering this for the better part of six months," he said.

We've been doing that for the better part of two months.

He still had the better part of four months.

For the good part of four months the couple remained devastated.

And for the best part of 30 months, it stood empty.

Had a lovely run while it lasted, better part of three months.

The old lady must have made her life hell for the best part of nine months.

The fund has now posted the best return for the better part of two months.

The second trial has been running for the better part of four months and should go to the jury in another week or so.

"The archbishop has been doing this for the better part of seven and a half months now," he said.