Instead, he gave a lengthy dissertation on his conservative, free market ideals, which argued were the ideals of the party — and the ideals that GOP voters should support. (observer.com)
Ask that child, boy or girl, what his or her favorite dinosaur is, and expect another lengthy dissertation on the pros and cons of Ceratosaurus versus Rhamphorhynchus (my two favorite childhood imaginary pets). (petbusiness.com)
Now, you don't want to get into a lengthy dissertation describing every position you've ever held, but you do need to at least briefly note the type and amount of experience that you have in the specific area of expertise relevant to the job you're seeking. (zipjob.com)