Example sentences of "and [vb base] [prep] [adj] years " in BNC.
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| 1 | The first — which will start in April next year , and run for three years — is a new system of transitional protection for those households that stand to lose most from the abolition of domestic rates . |
| 2 | Is it because you are expected to express good wishes or thanks , or because you are old and wise and expected to give advice , or because you are an extrovert and known for being humorous , because you are closely related to the other members of the family , or because you are a friend who has known the bride and groom for many years ? |
| 3 | The EDC remained a subject of controversy and delay for four years , and was finally rejected by the French National Assembly in August 1954 . |
| 4 | The best thing about Christmas is buying well thought out gifts that will give pleasure and use for many years to come . |
| 5 | He will be badly injured but will return to the Highlands and live for many years . ’ |
| 6 | Slithering through damp meadows at night , wriggling over rocks and up waterfalls , even finding their way into mountain streams , ten thousand feet up in the Alps — in these resting spots , they settle down and live for many years . |
| 7 | Under good conditions they will , thrive , reproduce and live for many years . |
| 8 | EGYPT — cruise the Nile , soak up the sun and take in 5,000 years of history as you visit the famous sights . |
| 9 | Tutors are normally put forward by each department or school contributing to the Course and serve for two years . |
| 10 | Deputies to the Federal Assembly , which is made up of the Federal Chamber ( 220 seats ) and the Chamber of Republics and Provinces ( 88 seats ) are elected by a multi-tiered system of communal assemblies , and serve for four years . |
| 11 | But thank you all , and I wish you you the members and N C V O itself , every good fortune , and I think we 've had such a good day today , and I think Sir Leonard has shown us a really very clear way forward , and I know that the relationships which already exist , and those which will be developed can only be Thank you all very much for your support and help through those years . |