Example sentences of "[prep] many year and [pron] [verb] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Does the Minister accept that although some of us may have a disagreement with Bruce Millan , we have known him for many years and we know that he has always been , and is , punctilious in the exercise of his duties ? |
| 2 | Dr Johnny Birks has been studying mink for many years and he admits with some reluctance that this extremely successful marten may have contributed to the vole 's decline . |
| 3 | Please find enclosed letters from two members of the Parish Council who have lived in the area for many years and who have personal knowledge of the situation with regard to this route . |
| 4 | Florrie had been very friendly with Nellie for many years and she nodded sympathetically . |
| 5 | I have been extremely interested in the youth of Shropshire for many years and I try to express this by such activities as being a confirmation catechist , working with young adults with physical and mental disabilities and also attending a week 's work experience at Dehon House . |
| 6 | This method has been taught for many years and I do not think that pilots who have learned to do it this way need bother to change . |
| 7 | for many years and I wheeled her around in a , in a |
| 8 | Our tool kit has been built up over many years and we did n't have to buy much : a long tape measure , a new pickaxe handle , some new screwdriver bits ( we lost one down the cavity ) . |
| 9 | My predecessors and I have enjoyed a close and fruitful working relationship with local authorities in Wales over many years and I believe that that has contributed significantly to the efficient and effective conduct of business between central and local government which is the key to the debate . |
| 10 | It all sounds a bit complicated and slightly confusing , but the system has evolved over many years and it works . |