Example sentences of "years and [vb -s] [verb] a [noun] " in BNC.
Next page| No | Sentence |
|---|---|
| 1 | ‘ Primary ’ rainforest is an area that has n't been disturbed for hundreds of years and has reached a state of mature complexity ; it is also known as virgin forest . |
| 2 | THE whole question of sex education in school has arisen in recent years and has become a matter of real importance . |
| 3 | She has now been a ticket collector for more than 15 years and has won a radio and a newspaper award for her personality and popularity with passengers . |
| 4 | The council has been trying to sell the half-timbered historic mansion in Royden Park for more than two years and has put a £1m price tag on it . |
| 5 | The council has been trying to sell the halftimbered historic mansion in Royden Park for more than two years and has put a £1m price tag on it . |