Sentence examples for three years rather from inspiring English sources

A compromise plan would give the candidates consecutive terms of at least three years rather than the usual four.

And Pat Leahy's amendment would have reduced the term of the extension to three years rather than five.

The guidelines will also mean that people can emerge from bankruptcy after three years rather than the present 12.

That might mean a pay rise implemented over three years, rather than the two-year deal currently on the table.

The plan offered no concessions on some key demands from owners, which include limits on contract lengths and reducing entry-level contracts to three years rather than five.

This week's recommendation from the European Commission to give Spain three years, rather than two, to hit the 3% limit in Europe's new fiscal compact may help.

The Uruguay round, for instance, took eight years rather than three.

Baird announced last week an offer to spread that money over four years rather than two.

As the law stands, some council members are limited to six years, rather than eight.

It also promises pay increases over four years rather than three, as outlined in previous offers.

Through plea bargaining, they can also ask for sentences of five years rather than 10.