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for a long time. vs for such a long time.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'For a long time' is a common expression used to indicate a lengthy duration, while 'for such a long time' emphasizes the extent or magnitude of the duration.

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for a long time.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate a lengthy duration of time. It is a common expression in English.

Examples:

I have known her for a long time.
He has been waiting for a long time.
They have been friends for a long time.

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This is a question that's personally intrigued me for a long time.
Those belts have been popular with gang members for a long time.
He's been protecting you for a long time.
We've had the break planned for a long time.
You were on phone with Kevin for a long time.
Harvey and Bernie were here for a long time.
Her Majesty is at prayer and will be for a long time.
She was here for a long time.
They were split up for a long time.
We discussed with Gaia for a long time.
I may not return for a long time.
So you knew him for a long time.
I've been a cop for a long time.
I've really liked you for a long time.
They have done for a long time.
I'll make metro youK main mode of transportation for a long time.
Got to say, Westen - been looking forward to this day for a long time.
Eddie I'd known for a long time.
They were tight for a long time.
That we'd be in witness protection for a long time.

Alternatives:

for ages
for a while
for a considerable amount of time
for an extended period
for a prolonged period

for such a long time.

This phrase is correct and emphasizes the extent or magnitude of the duration.

This phrase is used to emphasize the length of time in a more emphatic way. It adds emphasis to the duration.

Examples:

She has been working on this project for such a long time.
They have been waiting for such a long time.
I have been dreaming of this moment for such a long time.

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I have lived without friendship for such a long time.
That pillow's been empty for such a long time.
It hurts me when I don't see you for such a long time.
But, Daddy... you forgot Mother for such a long time.
We've been wanting a baby for such a long time.
Paige... we've wanted to tell you this for such a long time.
You've worked for such a long time.
Quintus and I have been trying for such a long time.
There's no history of anyone who's been in that suit for such a long time.
We haven't seen each other for such a long time.
We've been wanting a baby for such a long time.
I had a dream for such a long time.
Papa, I've been waiting for such a long time.
No wonder I was depressed for such a long time.
You were fishing with Ariel for such a long time.
You have been gone for such a long time.
She suffered for such a long time.
You've been angry for such a long time.
It was mighty for such a long time.
Was I horrible to you? I hated that she stayed near me for such a long time.

Alternatives:

for an incredibly long time
for an exceptionally long time
for an unusually long time
for an extraordinarily long time
for an incredibly extended period

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