Years of effort came to nothing.
Ichiro sounded somehow upset but my long years of hanging out with him told me that it was out and out fake.
She ground down a kitchen knife in the course of many years.
She's been having trouble with back pain for years.
Her skin is coarse from years of working outdoors.
He has spent most of his working life as a diplomat.
He has carried on his business as a builder for many years.
He got his present position by virtue of his long experience.
He got his present position by virtue of his long experience.
He's been having trouble with back pain for years.
He is the governor's longtime companion.
He has spent most of his working life as a diplomat.
He hasn't made a record or had a concert for many years.
He carried on the restaurant in Italy for many years.
The desire he has had for years has been fulfilled.
His success came of long years of perseverance.
His view of life is based on his long experience.
Japan's balance of payments has been running a huge surplus for many years.
Having been in America for many years, Miss Tanaka is a very good speaker of English.
Long cherished dreams don't always come true.