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Mr. Tom Posted 12 years ago
Vocabulary

Despite ten years having passed...

Hi

Is the phrase "having passed" natural?

Despite ten years having passed, she still missed him terribly.

Thanks,

Tom
  

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It is grammatical, but rather formal for everyday conversation.

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  • It is grammatical, but rather formal for everyday conversation.
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It is grammatical, but rather formal for everyday conversation.
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Thanks, AStars.

Although ten years have passed, she still misses him.-- is something you'd expect in everyday conversation?

Is "Despite ten years having passed, the company is still..." OK for report writing, etc?

Tom
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Mr. TomAlthough ten years have passed, she still misses him.-- is something you'd expect in everyday conversation?
Fine.
Mr. TomIs "Despite ten years having passed, the company is still..." OK for report writing, etc?
OK.
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