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Teal lime Posted 9 years ago
Grammar
It is getting on for 11 years or It is going on for 11 years
Which of the following sentences is correct?
It is getting on for 11 years since I started interviewing celebrated sporting figures for The Independent, and I am often asked to name my favourite subject.
It is going on for 11 years since I started interviewing celebrated sporting figures for The Independent, and I am often asked to name my favourite subject.
Thank you.
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'For' does not seem right to me in either phrase. And be aware that it is rather dated and/or dialectal. It's getting/going on 11 years ...
- 'For' does not seem right to me in either phrase.
- And be aware that it is rather dated and/or dialectal.
- It's getting/going on 11 years ...
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'For' does not seem right to me in either phrase. And be aware that it is rather dated and/or dialectal.
It's getting/going on 11 years...
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