1.   An hourlong discussion at the spacious Park Avenue offices of his firm, Amerindo Investment Advisors, was speckled with reminders that his contributions are unsurpassed.

2.   At an hourlong discussion afterward with South African bankers and small-business executives, Rubin heard bankers explain why they did not make loans in impoverished areas.

3.   Broomfield was one of a group of documentary filmmakers who were willing to converge Wednesday afternoon for an hourlong discussion of the current state of documentary film distribution.

4.   I end up buying loads of lavender, and then, after an hourlong discussion, four kinds of grapevines.

5.   Sharon, in a wide-ranging hourlong discussion, emphasized that peace remained his ultimate goal.

6.   Students who do not attend daily Mass and prayers are questioned during a yearly evaluation, usually an hourlong discussion between faculty members and the student.

7.   The network also sold the hourlong discussion show that followed at lower rates.

8.   Two speakers on stage for an hourlong discussion.