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Hat gray 40 Posted 9 years ago
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Since I have been with you

It's not good enough for me, since I I've been with you.

My life is different since I have met you.


Is it possible to use the present tense with the present perfect?


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hat gray 40 Is it possible to use the present tense with the present perfect? The first is possible because 'being with someone' is durational. The second is not possible because 'meet' is instantaneous.

  • hat gray 40 Is it possible to use the present tense with the present perfect?
  • The first is possible because 'being with someone' is durational.
  • The second is not possible because 'meet' is instantaneous.
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hat gray 40Is it possible to use the present tense with the present perfect?

The first is possible because 'being with someone' is durational.

The second is not possible because 'meet' is instantaneous.

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