i haven’t played for a while vs i haven’t played in a while

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They have the same meaning and can be used interchangeably. The choice between 'for a while' and 'in a while' is a matter of personal preference.

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i haven’t played for a while

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone has not played a game or sport for a period of time.

Examples:

I haven't played basketball for a while.
She hasn't played the piano for a while.

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i haven’t played for a while
I haven't played for long time.
Man, I haven't played for 15 years.
I found, while rehearsing for the tour, that older songs I haven't played for years suddenly fit in with this new material quite well - things like...
I haven't played for so long...
'I haven't played for two years,' he says. 'How do you know I used to play? I've never told you about it.'
I haven't played it for Angus yet.
I haven't played professionally for several years now... but in my heart...
I haven't played poker for a really long time.
I also play guitar and sing even if I haven't played in a group for a long time; I especially like to sing music by Italians "cantautori" like De Andrè and Battisti, but I do not despise to play some more recent foreign music.
I haven't played in a while.
I haven't played table tennis in quite a while.
I haven't played with dolls since I was eight.
I haven't played those either!
But I haven't played my trump card.
There's still a card I haven't played.
There's still a card I haven't played.
I haven't played poker in years.
I haven't played in quite a while.
You know I haven't played laser tag since I was banned.
Not a tool I haven't played with, my friend.

Alternatives:

I haven't played in a while
I haven't played for some time
I haven't played in some time
I haven't played for a long time
I haven't played in a long time

i haven’t played in a while

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone has not played a game or sport for a period of time.

Examples:

I haven't played soccer in a while.
He hasn't played the guitar in a while.

Show examples from the web [+]

i haven’t played in a while
I haven't played in a while.
I haven't played in quite a while.
I haven't played in ages.
I haven't played in 10 years.
No, I mean, I haven't played in so long.
Sorry, I haven't played in ages...
I haven't played in a while, but we'll show him our ultimate move!
no, I haven't played in ages.
I also play guitar and sing even if I haven't played in a group for a long time; I especially like to sing music by Italians "cantautori" like De Andrè and Battisti, but I do not despise to play some more recent foreign music.
I haven't played in front of an audience in 20 years and so maybe, possibly I got a little carried away and out of control, and I'm sorry.
I haven't played in a while.
I haven't played in a while.
I haven't played in years.
I haven't played in years.
I haven't played in so long.
No, I haven't played in ages.
I haven't played poker in years.
I haven't played poker in years.
I haven't played baseball in years.
Look, I want to help, but I haven't played basketball in a long time.

Alternatives:

I haven't played for a while
I haven't played for some time
I haven't played in some time
I haven't played for a long time
I haven't played in a long time

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