Example sentences of "they have [verb] [prep] years " in BNC.
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| 1 | People let their guard slip when they 're travelling ; they 'll tell you things they would n't say to a neighbour they 've known for years . |
| 2 | The worst they 've had for years , apparently . ’ |
| 3 | I do n't believe they 've talked in years . ’ |
| 4 | I would still prefer to see the priority being a quick release of the ball to the backs , purely because they are looking as dangerous now as they have done for years . |
| 5 | Sometimes when fishkeepers are abroad they come across that wonderful fish they have desired for years . |
| 6 | Both courses include a placement in Year III which allows students to apply the knowledge and skills they have gained in Years I and II in an industrial or commercial setting . |
| 7 | They are the ex-Communist bosses and party officials who are managing to fix up jobs for each other while pushing others out of jobs they have held for years and onto the streets . |
| 8 | Sir , — I can not for one moment imagine that Ian McGeechan will ‘ feel hugely satisfied because his backs are beginning to fulfil some of the potential that they have shown for years ’ ( David Sole , 8 March ) after the disappointment of the 26-12 humiliation by England last Saturday . |