Over the next couple of centuries English expansion was consolidated, with many of the Norman lords marrying with locals and thus, over the generations becoming indistinguishable from the Irish. (bookbrowse.com)
Regarding what «no one knows what is going to «take place over the next couple of centuries.»» (realclimate.org)
Using an ice sheet model — called Berkeley - ISICLES (BISICLES)-- Martin, Cornford and collaborating researchers from around the world have now estimated how much the WAIS could contribute to global sea - level rise over the next couple of centuries. (newscenter.lbl.gov)