Example sentences of "[noun] for the [noun sg] [num] years " in BNC.
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| 1 | Economic plans for the coming five years revealed in February 1990 included increased emphasis on the processing of raw materials and on agriculture ; changes in the pricing system ; the introduction of some private ownership ; and the setting of production targets for only 10 out of 2,000 products . |
| 2 | In the UK , the institutional mechanics are broadly that a government 's intended expenditure plans for the coming four years are drawn up in the autumn of each year , with the upcoming year being the dominant period for consideration . |
| 3 | Now VW has made a strong comeback with its 1,588cc diesel for the Golf 40 years later . |
| 4 | He has played a leading part in developing the Viet Nam business for the bast six years , chalking up 32 visits to the country before his permanent posting . |
| 5 | It was here that , at the Competition for the Crown forty-two years before , Edward the First of England had met the Scots magnates and set in motion the actions which ultimately led to the Wars of Independence . |
| 6 | In any event , following a lot of intensive effort by our Delegation , Ciaran Ryan was elected to the Executive Council of Congress for the coming two years . |