6 years have passed vs 6 years has passed

The correct phrase to use is "6 years have passed." In this case, the subject "6 years" is plural, so the verb should also be plural (have). "Has" is used with singular subjects.

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Last updated: August 24, 2024

6 years have passed

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that a period of six years has gone by.

Examples:

6 years have passed since we last saw each other.
6 years have passed since the construction of the building.
How time flies, 6 years have passed already.
I can't believe 6 years have passed since I graduated.
It's hard to believe that 6 years have passed since we started this project.

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Results 1 - 10 of 36 ... What can I dispute re: BK - so far 6 years have passed, we've done all the right things, never late pymt. etc. and I can't get our credit score to ...
Cautions will appear on a DBS certificate until 6 years have passed (or 2 years if the person was under 18 at the time of caution) provided the offence is not on ...
Oct 22, 2012 ... ... but this time under Ch. 7, you cannot receive another discharge until six (6) years have passed since the time you filed your previous case.
Generally, the Pensions Ombudsman cannot carry out an investigation if: 1. more than 6 years have passed since the date of the act or event giving rise to the ...

Alternatives:

It has been 6 years since...
It's been 6 years...
6 years ago...
6 years have gone by...
6 years have elapsed...

6 years has passed

This phrase is incorrect. The subject "6 years" is plural, so the verb should also be plural (have).

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Jerry: Did you know that Troy Aikman, in only 6 years has passed for 16-303 yards? Ray: Do you know that the bees and dogs can smell fear? Jerry: Did you ...
Ray: "Jerry, did you know the human head weighs 8 pounds?" Jerry: "Did you know that troy Aikman in only 6 years has passed for 16,303 yards?" Ray: "Did you ...
Jan 28, 2016 ... It's funny, 6 years has passed until now - I should be fixing some issues now - I'm here, fulling around on the web, looking for resources to deal ...
... development of the company taking delivery of 12 ships during Nor's initial 6 years, has passed on the CEO baton to Mr. Sven Stakkestad from 1st June 2011.

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