Sentence examples for serving for years from inspiring English sources

Like Mr. Habibie, he is a protege of Mr. Suharto, having been appointed by him to be defense minister after serving for years as his personal adjutant.

Why that matters: a16z has historically had an express policy "not to promote internally," as explained to us last month by general partner Jeff Jordan, who joined in 2011 after serving for years as the president and CEO of OpenTable.

He started falling frequently, and he had to leave his job as an auto parts salesman because his mental state had deteriorated to the point where he couldn't even remember the names of clients he'd been serving for years.

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.

Suave, sophisticated, and fluent in English, he has served for years as the main conduit between the United States and Mubarak.

She served for years as the media contact of the Venice Biennale for both the US and Italian offices.