Example sentences of "three time in [adj] years " in BNC.
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| 1 | It was a bitter blow for Allcock , Britain 's outstanding bowler in the past decade , for he has now reached this final three times in four years , only to finish runner-up in each . |
| 2 | I remember him telling one man that had been late three times in fifteen years that it was getting to be a habit : ‘ You 'd better look for your previous employment . ’ |
| 3 | It also should not be forgotten that Hastings has toured New Zealand three times in recent years — for the World Cup in 1987 , with Scotland in 1990 and the World XV last year — an experience which Carling can not match . |
| 4 | We have , in Prestatyn , a facility which is very central and well used , despite the fact that the signs advertising it have been changed three times in five years . ’ |
| 5 | It has been estimated that mild , self managed episodes may occur about twice weekly ; severe episodes without unconsciousness but requiring help from another person twice yearly ; and episodes of unconsciousness three times in 40 years . |
| 6 | Lynch successfully defended the world flyweight title three times in three years against worthy contenders , an achievement unsurpassed by British boxers before . |