He was not referring to the administration, clearly, since there was a public hearing for four and a half hours where it was discussed openly by individuals working at the State Department requests that were made.

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But Jonathan Trott batted for almost four-and-a-half hours for 64 not out as he and Ian Bell steadied the innings.

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The plant's operator Tokyo Electric Power Co (Tepco) said exposure to radiation levels in the No 3 reactor for four-and-a-half hours would exceed the emergency safety limit for power plant workers.

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He then met with the commissioner of the league, Roger Goodell, for four and a half hours, so that Goodell could be sure that he was genuinely remorseful.

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Lorry drivers in the European Union are not allowed to drive for more than four and a half hours without taking a break.

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Strauss virtually assured himself of a recall for next week's first Test in Hamilton with a patient display over four and a half hours.

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He woke up at 2:30 am on the day of the tournament and practiced even more, for a total of four-and-a-half hours!

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The match lasted more than four and a half hours, and the deciding set went for 99 minutes -- with Nalbandian furious that he was denied a video challenge at 8-8 when he held a break-point on Isner's serve.

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