I have been living here since I was born. vs I have lived here since I was born.

Both phrases are correct and commonly used. They convey the same meaning, indicating that the speaker has been living in a place since their birth. The choice between 'have been living' and 'have lived' is a matter of personal preference, as both are grammatically correct and convey the same idea.

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I have been living here since I was born.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express the continuous action of living in a place from the time of one's birth up to the present moment.

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I have been living here since I was born.
I have been living here for 45 years.
For years, I have been living with this constant... Depression.
Cyndi and I have been living together for about six months.
I have been living in Canada for almost five years.
I have been living in Rio de Janeiro for four years.
Actually, I have been living in Australia for many years.
I have been living under the New Covenant for dozens of years.
Nara - I come from Armenia and I have been living in Italy since 1990.
I have been living somebody else's life to make everyone happy.
I have been living in a world of make-believe.
Look, I have been living in this part of the city my whole life.
I have been living in a hotel of late.
Actually, I'm not married... but Stewart and I have been living together for years.
I have been living with my brother's wife... and I have come to believe their marriage was consummated.
If that is true, then I have been living in sin.
Every day since, I have been living a lie.
I have been living in a prison of fear since that day.
Lawson and I have been living here for some time.
And apparently I am not a very good one, since I have been living with one.
These past three years I have been living a lie.

Alternatives:

I have lived here since I was born.

I have lived here since I was born.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express the action of living in a place from the time of one's birth up to the present moment.

Show examples from the web [+]

I have lived here since I was born.
I have lived here for 20 years.
I have lived here for 30 year...
I have lived here for three years.
I have lived here for 45 years.
I have lived here in my village for 30 years.
I have lived here all my life.
They are really a lot the experiences that I have lived here in these beautiful islands.
ANTOINTETTE ES-SAKHELJerusalem I have lived here in this house for about 35 years.
I have lived here for thirty years.
I have lived here since I was a boy.
I have lived here in Chernobyl for 25 years.
My roommate and I have lived here fives months while studying at the Fashion Institute Technology.
Okay, yes, I have lived here four years rent-free.
I have lived here my - my whole life.
GRAZIELLA QAMARJerusalem I have lived here for 56 years, I gave birth and raised all my children in this place.
To whom it may concern, I am a Caucasian girl currently live in Zimbabwe and I have lived here since birth.
I have lived here in the dank, reeking sewers all my life forced to hide from society to conceal the hideous, twisted mass of flesh that is my face.
I have lived here for 5 years now, and in spite of all my pleading the Court keeps a close eye on me and refuses to let me leave Celle.
I have lived here for over a year and am still amazed by the amount of people from all over the world constantly coming in and out of the city.
Well, my husband and I have lived here 40 years, but really... tell me more about your dead friend's hand-drawn map!

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I have been living here since I was born.

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