Sentence examples for years I understood from inspiring English sources

For the first time in many years, I understood myself to be from Bricktown, even as the glare from a man across the street, as subtle as an eviction notice, told me that I no longer belonged there.

"In the intervening 30 years, I understood that writing about my father was a special kind of problem.

In my earliest years, I understood Catholicism to be about accepting an odd cross-section of dogmatic beliefs rather than examining spirituality.

As my leadership work expanded throughout the next 25 years, I understood the same disconnect exists for most people--that somehow people believe that who they aspire to be once they are elected, promoted, recognized or awarded will be different from the person they are now - the person who feels un-empowered, unmotivated, confused and stuck.

After two years I understood my new colleagues well enough to be able to predict what they were likely to do or say in most situations, although I was still shocked when a dentist chided me for not ironing my blue jeans.

Given the events of the last few years I understand why scepticism and suspicion run deep.

"Even in his latter years I understand he continued to pass on his knowledge and advice to aspiring young coaches.

As a family doctor for more than 30 years, I understand that we must look for savings in our health care system too.

"Working for the Department of Education for 24 years, I understand that when something new starts, it takes a little while to get all the kinks out," he said.

Having worked in the travel business for a number of years, I understand that dealing with the public can be a test of one's patience at times.

As a primary-care physician for more than 24 years, I understand the situation very well: an honest assessment of our health care system is necessary to create effective changes.