Example sentences of "three years ' [noun sg] [conj] " in BNC.

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1 It applies to any profession regulated in some way by the state ( or by chartered professional associations , as is the case with many in the UK ) for which at least three years ' education and training at university or equivalent level are required .
2 On Feb. 27 , however , Ahipeaud and three other student leaders were each sentenced to three years ' imprisonment and fined 500,000 francs CFA ( about US$1,800 ) .
3 She is also to serve three years ' probation and do community service at Hale House in Harlem .
4 Marilyn L. Harrell , one of the key figures in the HUD scandal , was sentenced on June 22 to three years and 10 months in prison , and ordered to serve three years ' probation and to pay $600,000 in restitution .
5 She was given three years ' supervision and a five-year driving ban .
6 Ann-Marie was given three years ' supervision and and banned from driving for five years .
7 The Fledgling Award , worth £4,000 , went to Meteor of Cookstown for a business with less than three years ' trading and outstanding prospects .
8 The attitude of Charles Barry and the classical delegation hardened Scott 's resolve not to throw away over three years ' work and play into their hands by resigning .
9 But King He can expect to be freed in three years ' time but Don King is convinced the former champion 's conviction will be overturned at a forthcoming appeal .
10 ‘ This may rise to about 20 in three years ' time if we do well .
11 Thus , if the total award is large enough ( say , reflecting three years ' employment and loss of salary and contract benefits for that length of time ) , an ex gratia payment will not reduce your former employer 's legal liability towards you at all .
12 First degree courses are usually of three years ' duration but are , in many instances , extended to include periods of professional training ( in industry , commerce or the public service ) or time spent abroad .
13 The course is of three years ' duration if French is taken as a minor subject and of four years ' duration if taken as a major or joint subject .
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