Example sentences of "[adj] year ['s] [noun sg] [conj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Yet judging from the book , the case material lacks an essential element of realism , in spite of 30 years ' development and three editions . |
| 2 | In Indonesia , in October 1990 , post-graduate researcher Bonar Tigor Naipospos was sentenced to eight and a half years ' imprisonment because he ‘ attempted to undermine Indonesian state ideology ’ through participation in a university study group and distributing banned literature . |
| 3 | He went on to a few years ' stint as assistant , ‘ doing stuff from watches to bedrooms ’ , interspersed with occasional bouts of travel abroad , a period which proved ‘ a lot of learning and finding out about me . ’ |
| 4 | He went on to a few years ' stint as assistant , ‘ doing stuff from watches to bedrooms ’ , interspersed with occasional bouts of travel abroad , a period which proved ‘ a lot of learning and finding out about me . ’ |
| 5 | It is particularly appropriate for young patients with diabetes of only a few years ' duration and without complications . |
| 6 | What in the world would the company be like in a few years ' time if such people were in the driving seat ? |
| 7 | Oxford the red hot favourites have made 3 changes to their lineup in the run up to this year 's race and Sam was only told she was in the boat at the weekend . |
| 8 | Lower prices and lesser works marked this year 's event but the mood was ‘ We shall survive ’ |
| 9 | The SRA has put several thousands of pounds into this year 's event and believes that the failure to acquire a sponsor is related to an adverse market . |
| 10 | The SRA has put several thousands of pounds into this year 's event and believes that the failure to acquire a sponsor is related to an adverse market . |
| 11 | Old time pro Brad Bowman drops in on this year 's comp and shows good stylish skating , unlike Davross who amazed visiting US skaters Lance Mountain , John Lucero , Steve Keenan and Spidey with his unstylish but entertaining hang-ups ( yeah Jase ) . |
| 12 | ‘ I would encourage every woman running a Merseyside-based business , whether as a director or a manager , to enter this year 's award and get the recognition they deserve . ’ |
| 13 | ‘ As Emporio spreads and grows , I will concentrate more on doing a few limited pieces for the special clients who buy my signature line , ’ he smiles , betraying a special fondness for those who grudge no expense for a new take on a shoulder-line , a fresh twist to this year 's lapel that simply can not be copied in a less fluid fabric at a lower price . |
| 14 | TWENTY-ONE-YEAR OLD Hazel Rodgers is preparing for three months ‘ voluntary work in America after being chosen to represent the Royal Bank in this year 's Winant and Clayton Volunteer Scheme . |
| 15 | Basque pelota looks like being this year 's corker as it involves catching a tennis ball in a fruit bowl and throwing it at a wall ( below left ) . |
| 16 | Pamela had nearly had a heart attack when she 'd looked at this year 's brochure and seen how much it would cost . |
| 17 | Copy dates prevent an account of this year 's adventure but here is a shortened version of the 1992 event which took them from Edinburgh to Monte Carlo , to a final position of 26th out of 102 starters and third in class . |
| 18 | I hope that local education authorities will have learnt some valuable lessons from this year 's experience and that they will take great care to consider what contingency plans are needed to avoid being caught napping again by a late rush of applicants . |
| 19 | But Mr Fallon said : ‘ The charge capping rules allow Northumberland to increase their expenditure from April by five per cent on this year 's budget so there 's no need for cuts of that nature . |
| 20 | Over the coming weeks councillors will attempt to cover the £200,000 loss by finding other areas in this year 's budget where there has been an underspend . |
| 21 | The last thing you should do is go on a spending spree at the end of the year to justify this year 's budget and enhance next year 's . |
| 22 | We 're spending , I assume that the five thousand pounds will be funded from this year 's budget and will be spent before the end of the er , current financial year ? |
| 23 | You 'd , you 'd expect me erm er with my finger on that pulse to have made that point to the directors , may be help me make it several times during our sort of discussions about er both this year 's budget and next year 's projections . |
| 24 | SPEEDWAY : Joe Screen , who won the British under-21 championship in 1990 , will start favourite for this year 's title as he chases a £10,000 bonus from sponsors Homefire . |
| 25 | Dinamo were suspended from this year 's competition and from the next European club competition for which they qualify . |
| 26 | " Even if you have a copy of the old ( September 1988 ) Catalogue , have a look at this year 's edition as it contains details of 15 new titles and information on many more books , packs , videos and projects . |
| 27 | Thank you for sending CPRW the notice of this year 's AGM and the Trust 's Newsletter . |
| 28 | This year 's Health and Safety Week commenced on May 17 . |
| 29 | The only thing thick on the ground at this year 's climbing and camping trade show were the bargain hunters . |
| 30 | Footnote : The BMC deserves a hearty slap on the back for the organisation of this year 's festival and the quality of the speakers . |