The woman repeated her request for weeks.

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He also repeated Islamabad's request for evidence to be shared with Pakistan.

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Mr. Hague said the request was repeated several times over the following five or so weeks to different Chinese officials, including the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs vice minister for Europe.

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Service needs work: A request for crib bedclothes was met with repeated frustration and false assurances that they were on their way.

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