How long would it take for word to spread of Tremane's new position?

"I think it odd that it took weeks for word of this victory to reach the city."

It didn't take long, however, for word to spread.

"It will take at least two days for word to pass up and down the ranks."

"We already have heard; it didn't take long for word to get out," Samson said.

"It took a year for word of mouth to really generate business," he said.

Doesn't take long for word to get out when one of the beneficiaries is a reporter.

It just took a while for word of mouth to kick in.

"I think the Off Broadway market takes a while just for word of mouth to build," he said.

"Didn't take long for word to get around," Haakon muttered.