1.   But the abortion issue continued to dominate informal discussions.

2.   But the growing pains of the organization rippled through the conference and informal discussions.

3.   During the next year, scientists will evaluate the proposal and begin informal discussions with possible international partners.

4.   Following an informal discussion, Chris Decided to put her proposals in writing.

5.   In addition to the informal discussions, corporate planning departments require knowledge of the business environments for their formal roles in the planning process.

6.   The report was based on informal discussions with women MPs and their families.

7.   The two apparently had had informal discussions about a deal, but none recently.

8.   Though he lectured, tutored, and held informal discussions, Smith also found time to serve as dean of faculty.

9.   Network members were in many cases members of one or several scientific societies, each of which held regular lecture meetings, and more informal discussions.