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I have not seen you for a long time vs I havn't seen you for a long time

Both phrases are correct, but the first one is more commonly used in formal writing and speech. The contraction 'haven't' is the informal version of 'have not'.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in formal writing and speech.

"I have not seen you for a long time"

This phrase is the full form of 'haven't seen you for a long time' and is suitable for formal contexts.
  • Nov 14, 2017 ... Translation: I have not seen you for a long time, a time spanning years. Not translation: I have not seen you in Macy's department store ...
  • Jul 15, 2013 ... 1. both work but are a bit colloquial, informal, casual. I would say "I have not seen you for a long time" or "i have not seen you for such a ...
  • Jan 27, 2018 ... It (somewhat) literally says I have not seen you for a long time. It may infer that you missed the person being addressed by the tone of ...
  • Feb 20, 2021 ... I have not seen you for a long time. Welcome back, David. Thank you for the warm welcome. I have long since aware that my knowledge of ...
  • Dec 13, 2017 ... Julie- I know I have not seen you for a long time but from what I have read, you made him happy and he deserved that (as do you). Riley and ...
  • It was nice to get greeted by the starter who said “wow I have not seen you for a long time”. At least he remembered me Now it is time to put some time ...
  • Oct 31, 2023 ... I have not seen you for a long time, but know the power of grief. Keep the good memories and share them with others who care. God Bless You ...
  • ... I have not seen you for a long time. I am sorry to here of her home going but just know that there is no more suffering and nor pain. As the song writer ...
  • I have not seen you for a long time. You are one of the favourite cricketer to me. I like you very much. May Allah bless you for all time to come. Best ...
  • May 13, 2023 ... Even though I have not seen you for a long time I always asked how you were doing and your mom sent me pictures of you. I remember holding ...

Alternatives:

  • I haven't seen you for a long time.

This phrase is correct but more commonly used in informal contexts.

"I havn't seen you for a long time"

This phrase is a contraction of 'have not seen you for a long time' and is suitable for informal contexts.
  • I havn't seen you for a long time, I hope your fine :) (Smile) Until next time ! Bye. Reply. ThatAlleyRat's avatar · ThatAlleyRat Jul 8, 2019. Thank you for the ...
  • May 14, 2020 ... Hello, I havn't seen you for a long time ! more. View 1 comment. May 13, 2021 · Meta · About · Blog · Jobs · Help · API · Privacy · Consumer ...
  • Mar 20, 2011 ... ... I havn't seen you for a long time but you were always in my heart--Huffy. March 26, 2011. Margene and family, I was so sorry to read about ...
  • Watch yah, I-mon wanna. buy a bike yu know, Rasta, Jah know. I havn't seen you for a long time. Hear this, I want ...
  • Nov 25, 2021 ... ... I havn't seen you for a long time. を Long time no see. など。よく聞く挨拶で使用するので、意味は通じます。 アメリカにベトナム難民が多く流入 ...

Alternatives:

  • I have not seen you for a long time.

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