21.   The insurance bill was the subject of lengthy hearings, but it failed in the face of heated opposition by the insurance industry.

22.   The settlement avoids the need for lengthy hearings before the commission, company officials said.

23.   The two sides argued their positions at a lengthy hearing late last month.

24.   After Tymus Jr. addressed his father, Lyndell Moore also spoke to Ford, who kept his eyes riveted on the floor for most of the lengthy sentencing hearing.

25.   But arbitrator John Feerick, after a lengthy hearing, ruled the punishment excessive and ordered Sprewell reinstated.

26.   Earlier in the lengthy afternoon hearing at the House of Councillors, Isozaki said his company could not accept sole responsibility for the Sakamoto deaths.

27.   Earlier in the lengthy afternoon hearing at the House of Councilors, Isozaki said his company could not accept sole responsibility for the Sakamoto deaths.

28.   Many blacks are angry that top former apartheid leaders like Botha have avoided testifmony, while popular black leaders such as Winnie Madikizela-Mandela had lengthy public hearings.

29.   Many blacks are angry that former apartheid leaders like Botha have avoided testimony, while popular black leaders such as Winnie Madikizela-Mandela had lengthy public hearings.

30.   Many blacks are angry that former apartheid leaders like Botha have avoided testimony, while popular black leaders such as Winnie Madikizela-Mandela have had lengthy public hearings.