It took several hours to restore power after the blackout.

After the typhoon, it takes time to restore the power.

After the power outage, the electricity was restored.

He tried to solve the problem all day long.

We gathered all the data necessary for this project.

He was focused on his work all day long.

She let out a laugh that sounded like 'kaka'.

He fell ill with the flu.

How long does it take to go from Tokyo to Osaka by Shinkansen?

He was reading a book, leaning against the wall.