Sentence examples for serve for years from inspiring English sources

Many of them lack education, training, equipment, even uniforms — and they serve for years in dangerous postings with only the rarest opportunity to visit their families.

Officers must serve for years before they can apply to carry a gun, and the selection of those deemed worthy is intensely competitive.

"We believe this change balances the value libraries get from our titles with the need to protect our authors and ensure a presence in public libraries and the communities they serve for years to come," it said in a statement.

The first generation of Harriers did not see further combat with the RAF after the Falklands War, although they continued to serve for years afterwards.

Goddard's stepfather served for years on the board of the team's boosters.

The eighth-century empress Irene served for years as regent for her young son.

They favor Dot Drew, an official from North Carolina who had served for years as credentials chairman.

Mr. Maduro is a former bus driver and legislator who has served for years as Venezuela's foreign minister.

In her youth she raced sailboats, and she and Mr. Patch served for years on The Corinthians' race committee.

He had served for years as publisher, it seemed to those close to him, out of familial duty.

He was a union organizer and legislator before serving for years as Mr. Chávez's globe-trotting foreign minister.