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i have been busy with work. vs i have been busy working

Both phrases are correct and express the same basic idea that the speaker has been occupied with their work. The choice between the two depends on personal preference or the specific context in which they are used.
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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"i have been busy with work."

This phrase is used to express that the speaker has been occupied with work and has not had much free time.

Examples:

  • I have been busy with work lately, so I haven't had time to relax.
  • She mentioned that she has been busy with work and couldn't attend the party.
  • He seems stressed because he has been busy with work for the past few weeks.
  • We can catch up this weekend; I won't be as busy with work.
  • Sorry for not replying earlier; I have been busy with work deadlines.
  • Jan 27, 2024 ... I have been busy with work at times and have not reviewed and responded to issues quickly. Actually, very slowly if at all. I have changed ...
  • Apr 20, 2022 ... Can I say something like: Sorry for not writing sooner but I have been busy with work... Without actually an obligation.
  • Jan 4, 2016 ... i have been busy with work and just now saw this. i have bent the metal down slightly and that didnt help. so i printed a new fan shroud and ...
  • Feb 1, 2013 ... Since then, I have been busy with work and using that PC as it has no other additional problem apart from the blinking during the day.
  • 4 days ago ... Brandon and I have been busy with work, with processing what it means to be grandparents (IT'S AWESOME!), and making sure our remaining ...
  • I have been busy with work or training, deployed overseas, or stationed far away from a trout stream. But I was always a fly fisherman. Now I am going back ...
  • Oct 18, 2021 ... I have been busy with work for the past 2 weeks. Thanks for the solution. It works and I learnt something new. Appreciate that ! 0 Kudos. Reply.
  • Nov 11, 2016 ... Joey and I have been busy with work. This time of the year flies by which means tax season is right around the corner!!! AHHHHHH!!! NO NO, I ...
  • Nov 13, 2008 ... Hello you lovely people. I haven't been online for a wee while as I have been busy with work and arranging my wedding,which has been brought ...

Alternatives:

  • I have been occupied with work.
  • My work has kept me busy.
  • I have had a lot of work to do.
  • Work has been consuming my time.
  • My schedule has been filled with work.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"i have been busy working"

This phrase is used to convey that the speaker has been actively engaged in work tasks and has not had much free time.

Examples:

  • I have been busy working on this project, so I couldn't join you for lunch.
  • She has been busy working on her presentation for the conference.
  • He looks tired because he has been busy working long hours.
  • I have been busy working on improving my skills.
  • Sorry for not being available; I have been busy working on a deadline.
  • Jan 4, 2019 ... I have been busy working on the textures for the octopus monster. I've gone for a name "Sangaroa" - The Coral Assassin. I'm posting a link to the 3D model.
  • Nov 4, 2023 ... Stacie Dobson and I have been busy working on high-protein, stretchy, melty, stringy, yummy plant-based cheese for over 3 years now.
  • Jul 6, 2020 ... 1259 likes, 82 comments - directormattmax on July 6, 2020: "I have been busy working on some projects I can't wait to share with you guys; ...
  • Nov 2, 2023 ... I have been busy working on lots of Christmas orders that can't be shown for fear of ruining some surprises!! But here are a few quilts I ...
  • 5 days ago ... carolinetomlinsonillustrator on October 23, 2024: "Yesterday I shared on my stories what I have been busy working away on.
  • Nov 25, 2018 ... One of the biggest projects I have been busy working this year is a *new* book I can't show you any pictures yet but today I saw the cover ...
  • I am now a UC honors student, as well as an English honors student, and I have been busy working on a thesis this summer. I know that my children (ages 15 ...
  • May 5, 2024 ... I have been happily using Checkvist for years, but I have been busy working on different things and have ignored this new breakthrough. I am ...
  • Aug 29, 2024 ... Welcome back to another processing update for the Senator Richard Burr Collection! Since my last update, I have been busy working on one of ...
  • Hi everybody! I have been busy working away behind the scenes, making a few new items that I will share with you over the weekend I have used a dip...

Alternatives:

  • I have been occupied with work tasks.
  • My work has kept me occupied.
  • I have had a lot of work to focus on.
  • Work tasks have been consuming my time.
  • My schedule has been filled with work responsibilities.

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