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--- vs since hundreds of years

The phrases are not directly comparable as they serve different purposes. "---" is typically used as a placeholder or to indicate a pause or omission in writing, while "since hundreds of years" is not a common or correct phrase in English. It seems like there might be a misunderstanding in the second phrase, as the correct form would be "for hundreds of years."

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 3547 views

---

This is a valid use of three dashes to indicate a pause, omission, or separation in writing.

Use three dashes (---) to indicate a pause, omission, or separation in writing. It is commonly used in informal writing or to create emphasis.

Examples:

  • I went to the store --- but they were closed.
  • The answer to the question is --- well, it's complicated.

since hundreds of years

This phrase is not correct in English. The correct form would be "for hundreds of years."

The correct phrase is "for hundreds of years" to indicate a period of time that has passed. The word "since" is used with a specific point in time, not a duration.
  • Is it true that there are people living (meditating) in Himalayas since hundreds of years? Want Answers12. 6 Answers. Sriram Ilango, Average.Average.
  • Feb 17, 2015 ... Ladakh is a crossroad of civilizations since hundreds of years; located at the high Himalayas of Jammu & Kashmir, India. The twin cities of Leh ...
  • 10 آذار (مارس) 2015 ... Sorry I forgot the name. Many artists since hundreds of years painted Europe, Cadmus sister, who was kidnapped by Zeus as the legend says.
  • ... by historians, pilgrims, tourists and visitors since hundreds of years, including father Felix Fabri in his book " the travels of father Felix Fabri – written in 1484.

Alternatives:

  • for hundreds of years
  • for many years
  • for centuries
  • for a long time
  • for ages

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