Example sentences of "in recent [noun pl] [coord] [pers pn] [vb mod] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Atmospheric concentrations of CFCs are about one-millionth of carbon dioxide levels but their role in the greenhouse effect has increased dramatically in recent decades and they may contribute as much as 30 per cent of the greenhouse effect by the year 2015 . |
| 2 | Mr Botham explained his reasoning , saying : ‘ Farmers have enjoyed exaggerated returns in recent months but they should remember that we as a country have to import many of our basic raw materials and as the pound has fallen costs have risen on a pro rata basis . ’ |
| 3 | They have both been playing so well for us in recent weeks but we will have to reorganise and cope without them . ’ |
| 4 | Brady , now Creaney 's boss at Celtic , has watched Cologne twice in recent weeks but he wo n't start talking about his plans until tomorrow . |
| 5 | However , a great deal has been achieved in recent years and I shall always be proud of the Department and more importantly its employees . |
| 6 | Timothy Langdale , QC , counsel for Guppy , said he had had high expenses in recent years and it should not be assumed ‘ that there is some pot of gold stuck in some foreign country ’ . |