This discussion lasted about another half an hour, after which I was led back to my cell.

The inaudible discussion behind the table lasted almost 10 minutes.

The discussion within the band would probably last about 30 seconds.

The discussion lasted for about 45 minutes, and some of the kids, not unexpectedly, were at times restless.

The discussion lasted a few minutes, but still too long for Eddy.

"This discussion has lasted long enough," said he, moving toward the door, "and I know what there is left for me to do."

The discussion lasted more than an hour, though Oliver didn't notice the time passing.

The discussion about the building of a new church lasted until 1872.

The discussion lasted 30 minutes, half of what was planned.

These discussions actually lasted from the 1970s until 2003.