Example sentences of "last few centuries " in BNC.
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| 1 | The physical difficulty of working with oceanic animals has limited cetacean study in the past , and much of the information available on whales over the last few centuries has , ironically , come from the whaling industry . |
| 2 | Where problems can arise is in distinguishing between possible dates in the last few centuries , but prior to the bomb effect . |
| 3 | With the considerable degree of replanting in the last few centuries it is possible that the Weald now exhibits a more wooded aspect than at any time since the early medieval period . |
| 4 | Its reputation as a seat of learning precedes that of Altdorf , although it has been overshadowed by the new capital over the last few centuries . |
| 5 | However , some religions including the Christian churches , have in the last few centuries emphasised individual morality to the neglect of public morality . |
| 6 | It may have even done so within the last few centuries , though no one can know for sure . |
| 7 | Well taking our rivers , first of all , have the rivers of Sussex changed very much in recent years , and when I say recent years I mean over the last few centuries ? |