Example sentences of "for over 30 years " in BNC.
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| 1 | As Mao 's personal secretary and speechwriter for over 30 years , Chen was one of the ‘ Great Helmsman ’ 's closest confidants , writing countless tracts and playing a key role in the Cultural Revolution , Mao 's catastrophic campaign to purify the Communist party hierarchy and revive what he imagined to be China 's fading revolutionary ardour in the 1960s . |
| 2 | For over 30 years Israel had no need of excuses . |
| 3 | This very friendly family-owned hotel has been welcoming British guests for over 30 years . |
| 4 | Within a few years , he had sold on to George Ford , in whose family the mill remained for over 30 years . |
| 5 | A member of the WRVS for over 30 years , previously working on a hospital tea bar in Woolwich , she became involved with the court operation when she and her husband first moved to Hampshire . |
| 6 | He had served the congregation as Society Steward for over 30 years and had held many other offices as well . |
| 7 | In one instance however the erection of a 100 foot chimney was successful in easing odour problems from a sugar factory , which had been a source of annoyance to nearby residents for over 30 years . |
| 8 | Harry put in 410 League appearances for Crystal Palace and that stood as a record for over 30 years until it was overtaken by Terry Long in the late 1960s . |
| 9 | Milton Humason who worked with him for over 30 years called him a ‘ brilliant leader ’ and wrote , ‘ He was sure of himself — of what he wanted to do , and of how to do it . ’ |
| 10 | The University Union has elected its first black President for over 30 years . |
| 11 | Playing contact with South Africa has been a continuing problem for New Zealand rugby for over 30 years — and the problem will not go away . |
| 12 | Tom Robb , a teacher for over 30 years , can lend advice on many technical problems . |
| 13 | Married for over 30 years , Michael is the father of five girls . |
| 14 | Rennie McOwan has been hillwalking in Scotland for over 30 years and is the author of nine books on the outdoors |
| 15 | Rennie McOwan has been hillwalking in Scotland for over 30 years and is the author of nine books on the outdoors |
| 16 | Having been a teacher for over 30 years it might seem strange that I should begin a book on primary education by reflecting on the significance of schooling . |
| 17 | Rennie McOwan has been hillwalking in Scotland for over 30 years and is the author of nine books on the outdoors |
| 18 | Rennie McOwan has been hillwalking in Scotland for over 30 years and is the author of nine books on the outdoors |
| 19 | A Citalia favourite for over 30 years , the Hotel Splendid retains the majestic structure of its 14th century monastic origins . |
| 20 | A Citalia favourite for over 30 years , this hotel sits in a square close to the lake 's landing stage . |
| 21 | Citalia customers have been coming here for over 30 years and find simple accommodation and furnishings — fresh and spotlessly kept . |
| 22 | Here is what Norman Burtt , for over 30 years the public relations manager at Lever Brothers , has to say about what you need to be a company PR manager : 1Total honesty — with your employers , your staff , your " public " and the media . |
| 23 | Antibiotics have been used to treat acne for over 30 years and are still widely prescribed . |
| 24 | The Anglesey scheme operated for over 30 years , albeit rather intermittently for the past few years . |
| 25 | Played three times for Minor Counties , and served on MCCA committees for over 30 years . |
| 26 | In these circumstances the conditions for unquestioned support for the statutory town planning system , which had lasted for over 30 years , were now considered debatable . |
| 27 | As a financial journalist for over 30 years , I together with many other financial journalists , regarded him as one of the accountancy profession 's most unassuming men who accepted a host of roles which enhanced the Cork Gully dynasty , the profession 's stature , and many charities . |
| 28 | Cubby has been associated with the Dundee Club for over 30 years , and for the past 15 years or so has been football representative on the Regional Committee of the Sports Association/Staff Club . |
| 29 | Richard Lamb , managing director of SMP Playgrounds , is an expert when it comes to designing playgrounds and his company has been in the business for over 30 years . |
| 30 | The Company 's Pest Control service covering Norfolk and Suffolk has moved from Norwich where it operated for over 30 years . |