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Anon f8r Posted 18 years ago
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have left NY for one year = left NY a year ago?

0Is it correct to say "They have left New York for one year?"02br
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00Does it mean "They left NY a year ago" or "They have left NY and will be back to NY in one year's time"?02br
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02br 02br 00Best wishes, Clive0-

  • 02br 02br 00Best wishes, Clive0-
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0Hi,02br
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01font00Is it correct to say "They have left New York for one year?"02font00 yes.02br
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01font00Does it mean "They left NY a year ago" or "They have left NY and will be back to NY in one year's time"?02font00 It could be a very awkward way to say the former,

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