Sentence examples for for years before from inspiring English sources

Carlos had been actively deceiving some poor girl for years — before, during and after we dated.

Even Josiah Wedgwood procrastinated for years before starting his archive.

Rezaian worked freelance for years before the Post hired him.

Industries often evolve for years before they establish standards.

The Israeli soldier's disquiet nagged for years before he quit.

He'd been a doctor for years before that.

She had symptoms for years before receiving the correct diagnosis.

They must mellow for years before they can be sold.

For years, before "E.R.," I was very successful in television.

She was on the City Council for years before that.

Stolen artifacts often disappear for years before emerging for sale.