1.   Here he gained valuable experience and, though occupied with much routine work, commenced innovative research.

2.   My most valuable experience was a few years ago when I was living in a dingy student room in Grenoble.

3.   Projects in different parts of the country have gained valuable experience and useful lessons have been learned.

4.   She stayed in the job for five years, gaining valuable experience.

5.   She stayed in the job for give years, gaining valuable experience.

6.   That summer he got some valuable experience working in a tax office.

7.   The course was a valuable experience for me.

8.   The idea was certainly sensible as the club gained valuable experience, finished bottom, and were relegated to Division One.

9.   The move has resulted in the loss of much valuable experience.