11.   He made a more serious error when he failed to give Microsoft a lengthy hearing to argue against his decision to break up the company.

12.   In addition, White House aides called key Hill Democrats with a fresh batch of poll numbers that show public disapproval for a lengthy hearing.

13.   In the past, mergers often languished for years as the agency held lengthy hearings at which numerous groups had the right to comment.

14.   In sworn statements and interviews, he has denied all charges, but he did not testify at the lengthy pretrial hearing last summer.

15.   It would also have required more lengthy hearings to determine the fairness of the sale, Morgan said.

16.   Last year, Wolf held lengthy hearings and listened to a parade of witnesses who exposed a cozy relationship between Bulger and Flemmi and their FBI handlers.

17.   Massachusetts Senator John F. Kerry, conceding that the prospects were diminishing, said Republicans may face voter wrath for prolonging any impeachment proceeding with lengthy hearings.

18.   Some Republicans also believe a full airing of charges and a lengthy hearing could further harm an already weakened president.

19.   That agreement does give strong job protection to principals, who cannot be transferred without lengthy hearings.

20.   The Fed conducted lengthy public hearings on the deal last month in Boston, Hartford and Albany.