Example sentences of "and [adj] [noun sg] for several " in BNC.
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| 1 | Let us then [ … ] suppose a great increase in the general demand for fish , such for instance as might arise from a disease affecting farm stock , by which meat was made a dear and dangerous food for several years together . |
| 2 | Mr Saatchi has filled the twin role of chairman and chief executive for several years , but Mr Louis-Dreyfus 's appointment is designed to bring in financial skills at a senior level at a time when the company 's business has been under pressure . |
| 3 | Although then 70-years-old , the old man was sent to prison and forced to endure re-educative hard labour and constant self-criticism for several years , and by the time he returned home his despairing wife had already committed suicide . |
| 4 | To everyone 's astonishment , she addressed the gathering with style and modest confidence for several minutes . |
| 5 | No one should undertake this hill crossing unless they are confident of covering long distances , carrying food , clothing and other gear for several days . |
| 6 | The Fannichs are left behind as the road from Braemore turns north-west and enters a wide and barren landscape for several miles . |