An hour later in the 12th-floor conference room next to his office, he announced his decision as a fait accompli.

One hour before a March 15 news conference to announce the formation of the market's board, the two sides were far apart on five major issues.

A few hours later the man on watch announced that Gourbi Island was in sight.

Nearly two hours passed before the buzzer to his office announced a visitor.

Senator Kilpatrick, who in a few more hours would be announcing the dictator's flight and the transition of power!

Several hours later a messenger on a lathered horse appeared and announced the disappearance of the marchioness's young brother.

And she made the call, although just a few hours before the news conference announcing her decision.

I found few camping grounds in the area, but no working hours announced.

"An hour," he announced to nobody in particular.

"Two weeks, one day and seven hours until turnover," he announced.