That may weigh heavily when Mr Trimble faces the first formal test of internal support from his Ulster Unionist Party, when he seeks endorsement for what he has done from his 860-member party council, probably on November 27th.

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Voice calls sounded crisp and clear and though I didn't perform a formal battery test, I found myself using the One for a full day without a recharge.

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In our formal battery rundown test, the Vivid held its charge for a paltry five hours and ten minutes -- right on par with the company's claims, so you'll want to keep that charger nearby.

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She sat for the formal, supervised, three-hour test at the University College of London medical school.

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For our tasting we put 17 boxed wines to the test, inviting friends and neighbors (read: no formal wine judges) over to play critic for an evening.

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CFRs go through a formal selection process, which involves completing an application form and an interview to test their suitability for the job.

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