1.   After that sweltering afternoon in May, we went through a period of epic heat, the hottest summer in living memory.

2.   For the first time in living memory a presidential candidate claimed the White House before his rival had conceded the race.

3.   For the first time in living memory, old Jack had left the island.

4.   For the village it was the most exciting news in living memory.

5.   Here, perhaps, within living memory, the ancient rites were enacted and May yet be again.

6.   It has, after all, been the worst first year of any parliament in living memory.

7.   It was the hottest summer in living memory.

8.   It was the most dramatic and outspoken resignation speech in living memory.

9.   It was the worst storm in living memory.

10.   Rivers in this area are mainly comprised of domestic and industrial effluent, and many have been fishless in living memory.