1. It is now for about 50 years that I have known John.
2. It is now about 50 years that I have known John.
Which is correct, for about 50 years or about 50 years?
#2 is grammatical, but why don't you just say 'I have known John for about 50 years'?
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#2 is grammatical, but why don't you just say 'I have known John for about 50 years'?