Example sentences of "[adj] [noun pl] [prep] [adj] years [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Given the long dormancy of the virus , some people now in monogamous relationships of several years standing could have become HIV positive before they met their present partner , and be completely unaware of this fact . |
| 2 | In 1771 , a significant innovation , the French army began to award to old soldiers of twenty-five years standing the first long-service medal . |
| 3 | Going on to the inter-war years the authors note that there was no great reduction in the number of incidents reported in the press , despite the reputation of the large crowds of those years fur generally good behaviour . |
| 4 | At all ages above 75 years women are more likely to be living in an institution than their male contemporaries . |
| 5 | Tantrums are common in the 18 months to 3 years age range but regular occurrence in a 5-year-old would be cause for concern . |
| 6 | The paid leave entitlement is 20 days and 25 days after five years service . |
| 7 | The paid leave entitlement is 20 days and 25 days after five years service . |
| 8 | The level of staff required range from post-graduates with 12 months experience to senior managers with 10–15 years post-qualification experience . |