Example sentences of "[pers pn] has [be] for [adj] years " in BNC.
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| 1 | The 18th baron , who inherited the title three years ago , has sensibly decided to stay on at the Dower House , where he has been for many years . |
| 2 | The 18th baron , who inherited the title three years ago , has sensibly decided to stay on at the Dower House , where he has been for many years . |
| 3 | The Heart of Wales Line is now under greater threat than it has been for many years , because of financial pressures from British Rail in general and Regional Railways in particular . |
| 4 | However , the truth of the matter is that the Scottish economy is in a better state now than it has been for many years and is continuing to thrive . |
| 5 | ‘ I know David and Cath were planning a normal family Christmas at home , the way it has been for several years , ’ Mrs Smith said . |
| 6 | ‘ I know David and Cath were planning a normal family Christmas at home , the way it has been for several years . |
| 7 | The mute swan population stands at the highest it has been for 40 years . |
| 8 | ‘ Do n't think this is merely habit , ’ he said , ‘ though habit it has been for twenty-five years . |