I haven’t heard that in along time vs I hadn’t heard that in along time

The correct phrase is "I hadn't heard that in a long time." The use of "hadn't" indicates past perfect tense, which is appropriate when referring to a past event that occurred before another past event. Additionally, the correct preposition to use is "a" before "long time."

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This phrase is incorrect. It should be "I hadn't heard that in a long time."

"I haven’t heard that in along time "

The correct form uses the past perfect tense "hadn't heard" to indicate an action that occurred before another past event. Additionally, the correct preposition to use is "a" before "long time."

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I haven’t heard that in along time
I haven't heard that since 5th grade.
I haven't heard that mechanical click yet.
I haven't heard that sound for ages.
I haven't heard that song since high school.
Like I haven't heard that before.
I haven't heard that part yet.
I haven't heard that term since the eighth grade.
I haven't heard that yet.
I haven't heard that since he was a teenager.
I haven't heard that tango in ages.
I haven't heard that one.
Forgive me, I haven't heard that one in a while.
I haven't heard that in a...
I haven't heard that rumor yet, but I would be so shocked if he has one.
I haven't heard that one in years.
You know, I haven't heard that since my boxing days.
Like I haven't heard that before.
As if I haven't heard that one before.
I haven't heard that in a hundred years.
I haven't heard that name in a long time.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"I hadn’t heard that in along time"

This phrase is in the past perfect tense, indicating an action that occurred before another past event. The preposition "a" should be used before "long time."

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I hadn’t heard that in along time
I hadn't heard that in a while.
I hadn't heard that before.
No, I hadn't heard that.
I hadn't heard that Boyd was going out of business such that you could take it over.
I might never have located this place if I hadn't heard that man's accordion.
No, I hadn't heard that.
I never would've tried anything if I hadn't heard that you were in an open marriage.
I hadn't heard that Boyd was going out of business such that you could take it over.
In fact, I don't know if I would've woken up if I hadn't heard that jet fly by.
Like, I can't even say those words right I hadn't heard that before
Thanks so much for sharing that information Lydai. I hadn't heard that before and it's so helpful to me!
I hadn't heard that name in almost a year and I went back to my texts with my mom only to realize it was the same program she had texted me the year before.Mother knows best, I guess.
I hadn't heard that statistic.
I hadn't heard that.
I hadn't heard that.
I hadn't heard that second part.
I hadn't heard that.
I hadn't heard that.
I hadn't heard that.
I hadn't heard that.

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