Example sentences of "it [verb] been for [adj] years " in BNC.
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| 1 | The Heart of Wales Line is now under greater threat than it has been for many years , because of financial pressures from British Rail in general and Regional Railways in particular . |
| 2 | However , the truth of the matter is that the Scottish economy is in a better state now than it has been for many years and is continuing to thrive . |
| 3 | ‘ I know David and Cath were planning a normal family Christmas at home , the way it has been for several years , ’ Mrs Smith said . |
| 4 | ‘ I know David and Cath were planning a normal family Christmas at home , the way it has been for several years . |
| 5 | The mute swan population stands at the highest it has been for 40 years . |
| 6 | ‘ Do n't think this is merely habit , ’ he said , ‘ though habit it has been for twenty-five years . |
| 7 | I mean the new areas of course for us er and I still count the medical practices as a new area although it 's been for four years |