Example sentences of "in the [adj] few year [pers pn] " in BNC.
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1 | In the past few years they have done such a great job in establishing a platform to build on . ’ |
2 | In the past few years we have seen conservatories grow in popularity . |
3 | And in the past few years we 've had to go into clearing as most other universities would do . |
4 | The Colonel always sought her out on the Thursday of her visit , and in the past few years he had , in the most circumspect manner , pressed his suit . |
5 | ‘ Having been so close to winning the title in the past few years I thought this was going to be my chance but the draws have just dried up and I ca n't seem to get near fish , ’ said Dave from Hednesford , Staffordshire . |
6 | In the past few years I have been involved in a Seminar for senior administrators from the Third World studying at British Universities A group of 25 or 30 is gathered each year at Plockton in Wester Ross by the British Council , the ODA and the Highland Board . |
7 | In the past few years I have been amazed at the transformation of the zoo , to a very modern , progressive and caring institution . |
8 | In the past few years it has suffered from serious errors in planning and a lack of investment . |
9 | In the past few years it has become clear that the small intestine is also damaged by NSAIDs . |