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What is the difference between in a long time and for a long time ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
What is the difference between in a long time and for a long time ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
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"In a long time" can be used to say something hasn't been done consistently.
Example: "I haven't eaten pizza in a long time."
"You haven't attended school in a long time."
"For a long time" can be used to say you have been consistent with something.
Example: "I have been studying English for a long time."
"We have been going to that restaurant for a long time."
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