The meeting lasted about a half-hour.

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It only lasted half an hour, but a meeting this week at an Egyptian resort signaled the change to an American policy that's lasted years.

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Willis lasted less than half an hour of his comeback after a recurrence of his calf problem, and he was followed to the sidelines by impressive Scarlets lock Lou Reed.

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Although Friday's debate on Mr Carswell's bill only lasted about half an hour - due to parliamentary scheduling - MPs hailed it as a symbolic moment and one claimed those present were "making history" by even discussing the issue.

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