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The prison term was slightly shorter than the 21-year prison sentence sought by prosecutors, but is still unusually long for a white-collar crime.

They’ve been waiting so long for the first and perhaps only time to be teammates this season.

I would also acknowledge that it took far too long for media pundits to use the term “fascist” to describe Trump.

Dr Sue Mann, NHS England's national clinical director for women’s health, acknowledged some women wait too long for crucial gynaecology appointments, despite staff working hard to see more patients.

It didn't take long for Elon Musk to be accused of meddling in Italy’s domestic affairs.