Example sentences of "[noun] [noun pl] in [adj] years [coord] " in BNC.
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1 | However , a strong cup tradition backed up by five Monmouthshire titles in seven years and 18 Ben Francis Cup wins counted for nothing as Blaina struggled to find the consistency necessary to mount a successful promotion campaign . |
2 | There 've been five home secretaries in four years and civil servants are unclear which direction ministers will take next . |
3 | The Free Democrats talk of selling off 35–40% of Hungary 's business assets in 2–3 years and 80% within ten years . |
4 | ‘ We have every sympathy with those who have made substantial underwriting losses in recent years but Lloyd 's owes its first duty to policyholders with valid claims which must be met , ’ he said . |
5 | Perhaps those advising Mr Lamont consider the objective has been achieved by the high drilling success rates in recent years and there are enough oil and gas finds to sustain development work for the immediate future . |
6 | Couples married in the early 1950s produced the same family sizes in 4 years and 7.4 years respectively ( table 4.7 ) . |