Sentence examples for for more centuries from inspiring English sources

Governments will come and go, but for more centuries than any of us care to contemplate Britain's involvement in Ireland has been the source of conflict; partition, discord and division; and great hurt between the people of these islands.

Although Megara continued as a prominent place for several more centuries, in 1500 it was depopulated by the Venetians.

Although people continued to live in Volubilis for several more centuries, it was probably almost deserted by the 14th century.

And it looks set for a few more centuries.

Suzuki had broken Keeler's record of seven consecutive 200-hit seasons, which had stood for more than century.

Panto has flourished in Britain for more than three centuries.

Egypt's Old Kingdom flourished for more than 5 centuries.

Cigarette smoking as an addictive habit has accompanied human beings for more than 4 centuries.

But for more than 2 centuries New York was also a hub for America's slave trade.

Nitrous oxide, a gas with analgesic properties, has been known for more than two centuries.

Peace had reigned for more than a century, the direct product, some historians say, of shogunal rule, and would last for a century more.