Example sentences of "at [noun] [prep] a few years " in BNC.
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| 1 | There is a comprehensive list and description of available tests in the ‘ Mental Measurement Yearbook ’ which is updated at intervals of a few years . |
| 2 | At intervals of a few years recruiting officers were sent out with powers to conscript young Christian boys between the ages of eight and twenty . |
| 3 | At intervals of a few years , party congresses were held at which major changes of policy would be announced and new directions set for the future . |
| 4 | Having worked at Billingham for a few years he was appointed as a commissioning engineer for an ammonia plant in Canada before moving in 1985 to manage the leading concept ammonia [ LCA ] plant at Severnside , Avonmouth . |
| 5 | Perhaps if the age-gap of eight years between them had been less … perhaps if she herself had stayed at home for a few years instead of finding separate lodgings as soon as she 'd finished her A levels and joined Grantham and Marsh as a junior copywriter … |
| 6 | He remained at sea for a few years and probably visited the United States . |
| 7 | If , by any chance , you have a way of passing on messages to Frank ( via the supporters club maybe ) — Im sure all of us wish him the best … and hope to see him back here at Leeds in a few years so he can be 1st choice . |