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a long time later vs after a long time

Both phrases are correct and convey a similar meaning. 'A long time later' suggests a point in time that is distant from the current moment, while 'after a long time' indicates a duration that has passed before a subsequent event.

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Last updated: August 07, 2024 • 36332 views

a long time later

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate a specific point in time that is far into the future from the current moment.

Examples:

He finally found his lost keys a long time later.
A long time later, she realized the importance of his advice.

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Last updated: October 29, 2024

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Alternatives:

much later
far into the future
eventually
after a considerable amount of time
at a later date

after a long time

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate a duration that has passed before a subsequent event.

Examples:

After a long time, they were reunited.
She finally completed the project after a long time.

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Last updated: October 29, 2024

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Mar 21, 2021 ... [Question] getting back into guitar after a long time not playing. How do/did you deal with it? QUESTION. I feel stupid even asking this ...
Jun 9, 2017 ... Why does matlab stop "executing" code after a long time? Follow. 36 views (last 30 days). Show older comments. C V Ambarish on 10 ...
Dec 27, 2018 ... "after long time" or "after a long time"? Do we need "a" here? Hi friends, Which is the correct sentence? "after long time" or "after a long ...
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Jan 5, 2019 ... How would you return to programming after a long time? jesuodz January 4, 2019, 11:48pm 1. Hello campers, I “accidentally” took a long break ...
Jul 14, 2022 ... How do you greet a professor in an email after a long time? All related (40).

Alternatives:

following a lengthy period
subsequent to a prolonged duration
eventually
at last
after an extended period

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