Haven't heard from you for a while vs Haven't heard from you in a while

The phrases are both correct and commonplace in English. The choice between 'for a while' and 'in a while' depends on the context and personal preference.

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Haven't heard from you for a while

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express that the speaker has not received any communication from the listener for a period of time.

Examples:

I haven't heard from you for a while. Are you okay?
Sorry I haven't replied to your message. I haven't heard from you for a while.

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Last updated: November 24, 2024

Aug 28, 2006 ... Hello, I haven't heard from you for a while. Is it right ? Could you give a synonymous of for a while? Thank you Jean Francoix.
May 12, 2013 ... So, as I understand, if I wrote to someone after a long period of time, then I would most likely get "haven't heard from you for a while" in ...
Aug 21, 2010 ... I'd say 'I haven't heard from you for a while'.-->Implies directly talking to you on the phone, letter, email, etc. Or 'I haven't heard about you for a while'. ...
Jul 22, 2021 ... Can I say “I haven't heard from you for a while” when. Summary of everyone's answers. What does pending mean? What is the difference between ...
Jul 22, 2021 ... Can I say “I haven't heard from you for a while” when. Preguntas similares. Is there a more casual and native way to say 'I'm going to sleep ...
Feb 11, 2020 ... We haven't heard from you for a while. We would assume that your problem was resolved. If you require further assistance, please re-open the ...
Apr 10, 2007 ... scubapolly: Hey Joe, Any Updates. We haven't heard from you for a while.
Nov 6, 2019 ... We haven't heard from you for a while and assumed that the issue has been solved. Please reply if further help is needed. Regards. Yihe. Up 0 ...
Jun 4, 2024 ... Based on previous experience in a couple of weeks they will close the support ticket because "we haven't heard from you for a while." I'm an ...
Aug 20, 2018 ... I haven't heard from you for a while. I will close this thread, but if you still need support, please respond and it will get open again ...

Alternatives:

haven't heard from you in some time
haven't received any communication from you for a while

Haven't heard from you in a while

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express that the speaker has not received any communication from the listener for a period of time.

Examples:

I haven't heard from you in a while. Is everything okay?
We should catch up soon. I haven't heard from you in a while.

Show examples from the web [+]
Last updated: November 24, 2024

May 10, 2022 ... What to respond to this text “haven't heard from you in a while just though I would check”. Archived post. New comments cannot be posted and ...
Dec 4, 2020 ... ... haven't heard from you in a while". I replied "busy with…" and I ask her "what are you up to?". Since then no reply from her. All related (34).
May 12, 2013 ... On the other hand, if it was the other person who initiated the correspondence, he will probably write "haven't heard from you in a while ...
Aug 17, 2023 ... I would text them. I would say something like “Hey (insert name) I haven't heard from you in a while and was wondering how you've been.
"I haven't heard from you in a while" is a pretty common thing to say when you are catching up with someone. I have said "it's been awhile" quite a few ...
Jul 22, 2021 ... Okay... I'll go back to your original phrase. “I haven't heard from you in a while.
May 8, 2006 ... I haven't heard from you in a while. I put up new pictures (on the internet/my webpage/etc.) if you want to check them out. Well, bye ...
Jan 12, 2022 ... ... haven't heard from you in a while. Can we close your ticket?" or "Has your query been resolved? We'll close your ticket if we don't hear ...
May 17, 2019 ... We haven't heard from you in a while. Just checking if you are still running into issues or if this has been fixed? Looking forward to your ...
Sep 1, 2022 ... Hey. I haven't heard from you in a while, and I thought I'd check in; I hope things are well! 2.

Alternatives:

haven't heard back from you in some time
haven't received any communication from you in a while

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