Example sentences of "[adj] [conj] [prep] [num] years [pers pn] " in BNC.

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1 In her case the disease had progressed rapidly with little instances of remission and her condition had deteriorated so much that within three years she was almost permanently confined to a wheelchair .
2 Juniper Green Tennis Club was formed in 1979 and for 11 years it has provided a valuable service to the local community in Juniper Green and Baberton Mains .
3 From then on his rise was rapid and within three years he had become the supreme influence at Edward 's court .
4 Dr McClure began school teaching in 1981 and within three years she became deputy headmistress at Kingswood School , Bath .
5 The universities are also concerned that in three years they may be obliged to give any available permanent position to a WIPer instead of advertising it for open competition , thereby reducing their ability to attract the best talent .
6 He is also proud that in 37 years he has never lost a single victim whose life he has been called on to save .
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