Example sentences of "[noun] [prep] [adv] [num] years [pers pn] " in BNC.
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1 | An international exile for over two years he is poised for a late , late charge to try for a spectacular break into the Great Britain and Ireland side heading for Minneaoplis in August . |
2 | Alan added : ‘ While our senior managers have combined experience of over 100 years they are aged 40 and under , thus enabling us to offer the most up-to-date knowledge of shipping and air freight requirements . |
3 | Having been a teacher for over 30 years it might seem strange that I should begin a book on primary education by reflecting on the significance of schooling . |
4 | From 1949 for a period of around four years he was a regular figure in Minton 's life , performing as his illustrative assistant whilst also doing free-lance work and other odd jobs . |
5 | Britain 's first world heavyweight champion in nearly 100 years he could be stripped of his title almost immediately . |
6 | As a reader of over 60 years I never found you more stimulating . |
7 | And for the first time in nearly three years she had been able to talk about Martin . |