何年間

They had been living where they could, sharing flats and baths, and kitchens, for some years

Sometimes machines can make an unconscious person breathe for years

The economy of the country kept growing for years

The company went out of business after many years of declining profits

The public neglected his genius for many years

The victim of blackmail has been paying hush money for years, but now he realizes it is foolish, and he has decided not to pay a red cent more

For years Marina had been inspecting houses

She lived there for years

He pinched and scraped for many years to save money

That politician has been trafficking in drugs for years