Example sentences of "[adv] [verb] for many year " in BNC.
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| 1 | Richardson was the inventor of the cane-spliced cricket bat and a catapult for bowling which was successfully used for many years . |
| 2 | But , even when people have had spells of very bad illness , they may still live for many years and there will be time for them to make good plans for their children . |
| 3 | In November 1989 the 300 remaining squatters in Amsterdam were evicted , amid serious disturbances , from the buildings which they had illegally occupied for many years . |
| 4 | Floristically rich ( and thereby often entomologically rich ) pastures and hay meadows , traditionally managed for many years , perhaps always since woodland clearance , can have their interest destroyed simply by one ploughing or by occasional applications of inorganic fertiliser . |
| 5 | These feelings tend to be transitory but some patients remain psychologically disturbed for many years and , in a few psychological difficulties develop in the convalescent period which were not apparent during the acute episode.While these problems can sometimes be anticipated in hospital on the basis of the patient 's reaction to his illness , and any premorbid difficulties which he has encountered in the past , a better idea of his potential can be gained by following him during the convalescent period to observe how he copes with the various stresses and strains which he encounters during this time . |
| 6 | Underlying the CBI and IoD concern is the worry that Cadbury 's proposals could lead to the two-tier board structure that both bodies have vehemently opposed for many years . |
| 7 | He then worked for many years as a country doctor , during which time his son Robert nearly died from smallpox inoculation performed by a ‘ surgeon of his acquaintance ’ . |
| 8 | The castle had not been properly maintained for many years and after the auction it was allowed to crumble . |
| 9 | Suddenly there was work for everybody and the deaf community took full advantage of this change of climate , as reported in the 1944 annual report : The effect of the war on industry has given the deaf and dumb opportunities such as they had never enjoyed for many years and it is with great pleasure that the committee places on record the excellent work the deaf Have done . |