after a long time vs after so long

Both "after a long time" and "after so long" are correct and commonly used phrases in English. They both convey the idea of something happening following a significant period of time. The choice between them depends on personal preference and the specific context in which they are used.

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after a long time

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that something happened following a considerable period of time.

This phrase is used to express that a significant amount of time has passed before a particular event or action took place.

Examples:

After a long time, they finally met again.
I haven't seen her after a long time.

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Alternatives:

after a while
after a considerable time
after a lengthy period
after a prolonged period

after so long

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to convey the idea of something happening after a significant period of time.

This phrase is used to indicate that a considerable amount of time has passed before a particular event or action occurred.

Examples:

I finally saw her after so long.
After so long, they were able to reconcile.

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Must be weird, though- following your sister here after so long.
What a nice surprise to see Danielle after so long.
Estella was very curious to see you again after so long.
It's good to be together around this table again after so long.
I mean, look, it's got to be complicated, reestablishing a relationship after so long, but the fact that you're both open to it is impressive.
You still don't trust me after so long?
Because it was after so long.
They can't possibly, after so long.
We were pampered as some of the family who came back after so long.
I don't know... seeing everyone... after so long.
's wonderful to be in Kyoto again after so long.
Winnowing out the wheat from chaff is always a challenge after so long in the earth.
Forced to. That's all he's got left after so long.
So is it weird being home after so long?
I will be in LA until Wednesday on business and it would be good to see you after so long.
Why choose to be apart after so long?
It's just seeing everyone after so long... curious Kira...
I'm very curious to see my old college again after so long...
It is very good indeed to see that this directive has been resurrected after so long.
You know what? It's so good to be back in New Orleans after so long.

Alternatives:

after such a long time
after such a lengthy period
after such a prolonged period

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