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The phrase "a total of three years" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when specifying the complete duration of time in a clear and emphatic manner.
Example: "The project took a total of three years to complete, from start to finish."
Alternatives: "a complete duration of three years" or "an overall span of three years".
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While hardship deferrals are limited to a total of three years over the life of a loan, forbearances are considered short-term help and typically last a year (though there's no limit to how many can be granted).
The three shows ran a total of three years.
His license was revoked or suspended for a total of three years.
Awards are automatically renewed up to a total of three years (six semesters) provided that you maintain full-time enrollment.
Graduate Student Associates may apply to renew their affiliation, for a total of three years in the program.
On the run for a total of three years, his repeated recapture was facilitated by his tendency to remain in or near his home town.
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Voting members may serve three terms of three years for a total of nine years.
Through their Newton fellowships, the British academy supports the laureates for a total of twelve years.
He was jailed for a total of two years and eight months.
He was in analysis himself, with two analysts, for a total of fifteen years.
Delfin Gonzalez had his license revoked for a total of two years.
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