Example sentences of "for [adj] years [pers pn] [vb mod] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Being with the band for 12 years you might think that Marlene would get fed up with their music . |
| 2 | But if you 're like me moving to a , a house that 's been established for some years you 'll probably find there 's only a minimum of power points because let's face it over the years the use of electrical apparatus have become more and more has n't it ? |
| 3 | For three years he would supply funds to run the farm , any profits being split equally between Tom and himself . |
| 4 | After being responsible for your pet 's welfare for many years you may feel that you are repaying your pet 's love and loyalty by arranging for their death . |
| 5 | Cos if your washing machine machine lasts for thirty years they 'd go out of business would n't they ? |
| 6 | For just £30 a year for four years you can buy one of the 550 seats available and have it names after you or someone of your choice . |
| 7 | So you go into the guy you sell it to him and then you 've lost you 've got for two years you can do nothing with that person . |
| 8 | but Pete if he , I mean I do n't see why he does n't if he went private for two years he 'd make enough to retire , in two years , no sweat , he wo n't have to work again , I mean I bet his house is paid for |
| 9 | After remaining in the colony for seven years they can apply for a CI which is a more widely recognised travel document and enables them to become British Dependent Territory Citizens . |
| 10 | For seven years he would live in Bloomsbury , learning a trade from Daniel Jones of Broad Street , pawnbroker , silversmith and general salesman . |