Example sentences of "during [art] first nine [noun pl] " in BNC.
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1 | Bayer fared slightly better than its rivals , turning in a 4 per cent drop in pre-tax profits during the first nine months of the year — from DM 2750m to DM 2640m . |
2 | Under a scheme introduced at Shell Chemicals in February last year women receive six months ' maternity pay , half at the beginning of their leave and the rest paid in stages during the first nine months after they return to work . |
3 | Rhône-Poulenc announced a rise in operating profits of 8.1 per cent during the first nine months of 1991 to FFr 4887m ( £1 = FFr9.68 ) , despite a persistently poor economic climate . |
4 | During the first nine months of 1992 , 47 companies obtained a full listing and only five a USM quotation . |
5 | The London exchange , reporting the figures in its latest quarterly publication , said that 900 people left the industry during the first nine months of the year , cutting total staff numbers to 22,100 . |