Example sentences of "but over [art] past few [noun pl] " in BNC.

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1 In the past year they have lost a bishop in a love-child affair but over the past few days they had more faith in prayer than in their politicians when it came to saving the Digital computer plant .
2 But over the past few weeks many Americans have sensed a change in her .
3 He 'd never had any particular fear of darkness , but over the past few weeks he seemed to have grown more and more nervous at night .
4 But over the past few years a new breed of journalist has evolved — hungry , competitive and aggressive .
5 Mr. Walker : In fairness , they have not been tripled in Wales this year , but over the past few years .
6 But over the past few years fashion for men has experienced something of a silent revolution , with smoother lines and looser fits becoming ever more popular .
7 But over the past few years , what with one night stands and travel , there was little energy or time left except for eating and bed . ’
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