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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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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"Haven't heard from you for a while"

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.
  • 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

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"Haven't heard from you in a while"

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.
  • 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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