Example sentences of "[modal v] last for [adj] years " in BNC.
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| 1 | There are also professionally-applied textured coatings which are sprayed on , and should last for 10 years or more . |
| 2 | Pvc liners ( some are reinforced with nylon or Terylene ) should last for many years , but do n't be too influenced by the strength claims of the reinforced liners — the most likely cause of damage is piercing ( from a stone , children poking sharp sticks into the pond , or accidents with the garden fork ) , and the reinforcement used wo n't do much to avoid this kind of mishap . |
| 3 | Choose a large bucket with a metal handle and it should last for many years . |
| 4 | The finish should last for several years . |
| 5 | Cordless tools tend to be more expensive than their mains powered counterparts , but if looked after should last for several years , even on the original battery . |
| 6 | If all these factors are adequately taken into account — and drainage should be provided in any case to prevent mosquitoes and other insects breeding — mud buildings should last for 50 years and more with adequate maintenance . |
| 7 | However , record contracts tend to last longer than management agreements ( a management agreement might last for three years while a record contract may go on as long as ten ) . |
| 8 | For example , the dies used to make Roman bronze medallions of the second century AD might last for ten years , and at the city of Dalisandos in Asia Minor a die survived for more than eighty years . |
| 9 | ‘ If a bed is in 365 days a year use , it could last for three years or maybe more , ’ says John Mott of supplier Airsprung Furniture . |
| 10 | Such substantial stratospheric ozone depletion would last for several years and the initial survivors of a nuclear war would have to face a great increase in biologically active UV-B radiation . |
| 11 | The path would last for forty-odd years , and seeing it being transformed was immensely satisfying . |
| 12 | The normal period of copyright will apply except for the right to prevent unfair extraction which will last for 10 years . |
| 13 | Agreements made between individual farmers and the Commission will last for 10 years , to be reviewed every three . |
| 14 | ‘ My training will last for two years . |
| 15 | A good varnish brush is expensive — a 2in brush can cost as much as £10 , but when used correctly and cleaned properly after use , it will last for many years and produce excellent results . |
| 16 | Though it is a sensitive plant , it is quite a good one to grow , as once established it will develop into a sturdy cluster which will last for many years . |
| 17 | By the time we reach the mid-twenties a distinct and enduring pattern will have developed and that pattern will last for many years . |
| 18 | They are usually very well made , and although there are always some relatively shoddy examples on the market , the vast majority are extremely durable ; provided they are treated with a reasonable degree of care , they will last for many years . |
| 19 | But wool is a marvellous rug-making material and , provided that a few simple precautions are taken , your oriental rug will last for many years . |
| 20 | The deal to manage the Atomic Weapons Establishment was awarded by the Ministry of Defence and will last for seven years . |
| 21 | The Opificio courses will last for three years plus one ‘ finishing ’ year , with specialisations in all fields of restoration , including paintings ; sculpture ; metalwork ; frescoes ; textiles ; and terracotta . |
| 22 | BREASTFEEDING — Suckling ; a still nearly universal way of feeding infants and young children in most developing countries , first exclusively by lactation ( full breastfeeding that often lasts about three to six months ) , then introducing supplementary food ( partial breastfeeding that may last for several years until weaning ) . |