Example sentences of "[noun pl] ago [conj] [verb] [det] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Submerged plants rarely attract attention except when they are a nuisance as in the rotting infestation of sea lettuce a few years ago that produced enough hydrogen sulphide gas to discolour housepaint and tarnish silverware in the unfortunate town of Deale , in Maryland . |
| 2 | Kevin tried a few years ago and failed this time … he aims to make history … and if he does we 'll be there … |
| 3 | I mean my boy had a er a terrible accident ten years ago and smashed all his face all his teeth were when we first saw his face he 'd got no teeth left but it 's got them all back . |
| 4 | ‘ Remember , he was playing for Great Britain under-21s four years ago and has all that experience behind him even though he is still a baby in playing terms . ’ |
| 5 | He walked past a few minutes ago and said that 's the third letter you 've written today why do n't you put them in the same envelope and save postage ? |