Example sentences of "three years ' [noun sg] in " in BNC.

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1 Sentence : three years ' detention in a young offender institution .
2 Although the sentencer had exceeded his powers by passing a sentence of three years ' detention in a young offender institution , the error was automatically corrected by this provision and a lawful sentence resulted .
3 Hewson , a former professor of economics at the University of New South Wales , with only three years ' experience in the federal parliament , was generally considered competent but lacking in charisma .
4 And normally have had not less than three years ' experience in a junior or first line management post directly concerned with the provision of food or beverages or with the provision and servicing of accommodation .
5 Or normally have had not less than three years ' experience in a responsible position in an approved specialist field within the industry .
6 Elizabeth Taylor ( Mrs Longmate ) in June gained a London External B. D. ( upper second ) after three years ' residence in Oxford .
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