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I have been using vs up-use of

These two phrases are not directly comparable as they serve different purposes. "I have been using" is a correct and commonly used phrase to indicate a continuous action in the past. On the other hand, "up-use of" is not a standard English phrase and does not convey a clear meaning. It seems like a combination of "up" and "use of," but it is not a recognized expression in English.

Last updated: March 08, 2024 • 380 views

I have been using

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a continuous action that started in the past and is still ongoing.

This phrase is used to talk about an action that started in the past and has continued up to the present moment.
  • Oct 21, 2010 ... I have been using cocaine. Starting some time in the past, and including today, I use cocaine. I had used cocaine. With my reference point at a ...
  • I used this product until recently without trouble, [but now it won't work anymore.] I have been using this product until recently without trouble.
  • 1 day ago ... I have been using Quicken 2013. I had to have my PC reloaded. How can I reload Quicken 2013? I have a backup of my data. I just need to ...
  • Q. I have been using the title “professor emerita” with the names of retired female professors. Now one of those professors insists that I have confused sex with ...

up-use of

This phrase is not a standard English expression and does not convey a clear meaning. It seems like a combination of "up" and "use of," but it is not commonly used or recognized.

  • 4 days ago ... Doctors urged to step up use of flu drugs. Flu is widespread in 46 states, including Washington, and the combination of a bad bug, a new flu ...
  • Jul 16, 2014 ... Military ramps up use of underwater drones. What do they do? (+video). csmonitor icon. Editors' Picks. 4 Free Issues. Email. More. Share on ...
  • New York City police sought to cover up use of chokehold in death of Eric Garner. By Sandy English 24 July 2014. The New York City Police Department (NYPD) ...
  • Aug 9, 2014 ... Congressional lawmakers step up use of social media. Deborah Barfield Berry, Clarion-Ledger Washington Bureau 10:28 p.m. CDT August 9, ...

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