Example sentences of "[vb mod] [verb] for [det] years " in BNC.
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| 1 | Climbing expeditions into the peaks themselves have also left behind piles of rubbish , and Cullen ( 1986 ) points out that the problem is compounded by the fact that in such a high Alpine environment decomposition rates are very slow so that discarded materials may persist for several years if not decades . |
| 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 | He felt he needed professional help , and entered into analysis that would continue for many years to come . |
| 7 | 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 . |
| 8 | Remaining stocks ( in electrical equipment , mostly ) are being burned , but traces will remain for many years . |
| 9 | I have not met many Scottish people who wish to be left exposed to the nuclear blackmail that could come from the huge nuclear arsenal which will remain for many years on the continent and in Russia . |
| 10 | The following aspects of policy are insufficiently studied and will remain for some years central preoccupations of the Group : |
| 11 | Clive Exon who adapted Poirot for television and also scripted the current play believes Christie 's work will survive for many years to come . |
| 12 | In theory , most essential oils ( except orange , lemon , grapefruit and lime ) will keep for several years . |
| 13 | This argument will run for some years . |
| 14 | There is Jonas to support also , and in the way of nature he will live for many years . |
| 15 | The pension contribution will continue for many years . |
| 16 | The pension contribution will continue for many years . |
| 17 | Only one thing is certain : the search will continue for many years to come . |
| 18 | The process of completion and deepening of this Community will continue for many years into the future . |
| 19 | Although production will continue for many years yet , I feel it is time to record what historical production data is available before records are lost and memories fade . |
| 20 | Similarly the pensions holiday will continue for several years . |
| 21 | The agreement to increase wages in eastern Germany by 18% ( see page 80 ) seems likely to ensure that the high cost will continue for several years . |
| 22 | The most effective way of combatting river blindness until fairly recently was by spraying the breeding grounds with insecticide , a process which will continue for several years yet . |
| 23 | 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 . |
| 24 | 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 . |
| 25 | By the time we reach the mid-twenties a distinct and enduring pattern will have developed and that pattern will last for many years . |
| 26 | 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 . |
| 27 | 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 . |
| 28 | 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 ) . |
| 29 | Working , living and playing together in the knowledge that this may continue for many years to come increases the pressure to conform to the wishes of the group . |
| 30 | It can persist for many years . |