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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Use of Since??

It is a long time since we've been out or since we went out?
  

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Anonymous It is a long time since we've been out or since we went out? Both are correct.

— Avangi

  • Anonymous It is a long time since we've been out or since we went out?
  • Both are correct.
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Anonymous It is a long time since we've been out or since we went out?
Both are correct.
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AnonymousIt is a long time since we've been out or since we went out?
Strictly speaking, 'since' should be followed by a point in time, not a duration. Some would also argue against 'is' in formal English; hence:

It has been a long time since we went out.

However, as Avangi indicates, you will find all those permutations
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Ah, why do I always try to see the poster's side? Emotion: thinking

I've been working here for thirty years! (reply) Yes,
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