Example sentences of "by the 1970s [art] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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1 | In the 1950s Dulles ' threat of ‘ massive retaliation ’ in the event of war , did not seem unrealistic but by the 1970s a position of ‘ mutually-assured destruction ’ was reached between the Superpowers . |
2 | However , during the late 1930s/early 1960s , a great deal of interest was generated and , by the 1970s the breed was firmly established with the South African Kennel Club . |
3 | By the 1970s the business had dwindled to near extinction , before being rescued by a clever and resourceful lady called Sheila Pickles , who bought what remained of the enterprise and discovered she had acquired a wealth of recipes and formulas . |
4 | By the 1970s the demand for an extension of parental choice was growing . |
5 | However , by the 1970s the population had dwindled to less than 20 , and the last inhabitant moved out three years ago , after the land was bought by South West Water . |