When the managing director announced the good news, Ms Strepford ...... (try) to get promoted for nearly two years.

The evidence clearly shows that the suspect ...... (misuse) his authority for well over a year before he was taken into custody.

Geff Brooks ...... (meet) Arnold Schwarzer as many as seven times before he passed away.

Ms Gerono ...... (never / eat) shellfish before she went to Australia.

The guests ...... (already / finish) the sweet cake by the time Sarah arrived at the party.

Before Margarette finally made up her mind to visit China, she ...... (think) about it for several months.

When the new president was elected last year, Charlie ...... (work) in the capital for almost five months.

Mr and Mrs Hudmant ...... (never / see) the Taj Mahal before their friend invited them over for a short visit.

The family ...... (stay) in the small flat since 2005.

Martin and Fred ...... (know) each other for over six years when they met at the Prime Minister's party.

Jerry ...... (always / want) to see the world that's why he was so delighted when his uncle invited him to go and travel South American with him.

Pete ...... (fall) in love with Lilly four years before they got married.