Example sentences of "know [det] [noun] for [num] [noun] " in BNC.
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| 1 | We had known each other for five years and were lovers for three , although we did n't live together . |
| 2 | But we have known each other for five years , Alice , and I count myself your friend . |
| 3 | You may not believe this , but though Richard and I have now known each other for eighteen years on and off , the first time he kissed me was in the car-park last Thursday . ’ |
| 4 | ‘ We have known each other for 14 years and we just do n't want to spoil what we have . ’ |
| 5 | We 've known each other for two years . ’ |
| 6 | They 've known each other for 20 years . |
| 7 | ‘ I 've known this parrot for 35 years and he still bites me , ’ says Petre . |
| 8 | ‘ I 've known this parrot for 35 years and he still bites me , ’ says Petre . |
| 9 | Mr Harper , who has written to Durham County Council with the couple 's bid , said : ‘ I have known these people for seven years and they are superb to their residents . ’ |