Example sentences of "of many years [unc] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | A friend of many years ' standing has said that , ‘ Ifor would have loved to have stayed on at school . |
| 2 | ‘ Loretta ! ’ he exclaimed , greeting her as if she were a friend of many years ' standing . |
| 3 | Only the top surface of the upper chord of the rear stabiliser spar is readily visible and the crack when it was shown to me looked no bigger than a human hair lying across its width , partially hidden by paint and the dirt of many years ' service . |
| 4 | We employ friendly , professional staff who can offer the benefit of many years ' experience in the housing market . |
| 5 | A journalist of many years ' experience , his ability and professionalism are well displayed in this excellent book . |
| 6 | My right hon. Friend is right and speaks with the authority of many years ' membership of the House . |