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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Grammar Help !

Hi everyone,

Is there a difference in meaning between the two following sentences ?

a. She has not worked since January.

b. She has not been working since January.

Thank you.
  

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Essentially, no difference.

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  • Essentially, no difference.
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Essentially, no difference.
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So, there is no situation that calls for the use of one over the other ?

Thanks for helping.
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There is the subtlest shade in nuance here. The first one implies she is unemployed and looking for work. The second implies she is unemployed and not looking for work.
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AnonymousThere is the subtlest shade in nuance here. The first one implies she is unemployed and looking for work. The second implies she is unemployed and not looking for work.
I think that the context of the situation would determine this more than the structure itself. You have a good point, though.
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