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I waited a year vs I waited for a year

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I waited a year' implies that the waiting period lasted for a year, but it does not specify what was being waited for. On the other hand, 'I waited for a year' specifies the duration of the waiting period and implies that something specific was being waited for.

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I waited a year

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase implies that the waiting period lasted for a year without specifying what was being waited for.

Examples:

I waited a year for the perfect moment to propose.
She waited a year before making a decision.
He waited a year to see if things would improve.
They waited a year for the results of the experiment.
We waited a year for the new model to be released.

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Last updated: November 11, 2024

Jan 1, 2024 ... I waited a year for 10 chapters. Manga. I'm so pissed I remember ... r/TenseiSlime ...
Sep 23, 2024 ... Song: amber's embrace First I waited a year, then I waited another 24 hours...
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Aug 19, 2024 ... Emmy Petit (@emmyypetit). 7 Replies. 14 Likes. Love Island USA reunion tonight!!! I feel like I waited a year for this .
Mar 3, 2013 ... First Lesson in Minecraft (and why I waited a year to ask my son to teach me). This past week was chock-full of new learning moments for me ...
Dec 13, 2019 ... I was super excited, I waited a year for this! A couple of days before the trip, I just remember feeling like a baby and being so excited to ...
Dec 23, 2019 ... I can't believe I waited a year and a half to start care here! But now that I'm in it, I know this stuff works. Categories: 2019. Tags ...
Unfortunately, I waited a year to be tested for cancer because I didn't know the symptoms and wasn't aware of my risk factors. I delayed my health needs to ...
Jun 2, 2015 ... I waited a year for the HRV but ended up buying the RAV4 instead. Loved hrv for its look, functionality and gas mileage. Perfect size for our need.
Jul 6, 2021 ... Why I waited a year before going to Uni · After completing what seemed to be the hardest exams I had ever sat, my Summer was a well-deserved ...

Alternatives:

I waited for a year
I waited an entire year
I waited one year
I waited for one year
I waited the whole year

I waited for a year

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase specifies the duration of the waiting period and implies that something specific was being waited for.

Examples:

I waited for a year to hear back from the company.
She waited for a year to receive her visa.
He waited for a year for the project to be approved.
They waited for a year for the baby to arrive.
We waited for a year for the renovation to be completed.

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Last updated: November 11, 2024

Mar 4, 2022 ... TLDR; I waited for a year for a guy who had just started therapy, wasn't seeing anyone else, cared deeply for me and was making progress. I ...
Mar 19, 2022 ... from Texas “I had liposuction done in 2018. I waited for a year hoping for a positive final result. “Around the 6 month mark, the doctor ...
Mar 19, 2021 ... I waited for a year until I got mine two weeks ago. That's crazy.. Big Grin I think I'll go for it and see what happens, can always cancel the ...
Jan 25, 2016 ... Now, I am happy I waited for a year to pass, because it allowed me to truly recognize and appreciate just how much the sabbatical changed ...
Feb 7, 2024 ... I waited for a year on the waiting list and eventually took my original studio, 256 in 2015. The studio is now fully equipped to meet my ...
Mar 21, 2022 ... ... I waited for a year they finally got approved I made a appointment n got a voice mailing saying my appointment was canceled by the defense ...
Feb 22, 2019 ... I waited for a year or two, but I don't see them reproduce at all. Does this happen to everyone, or is it because of some unwanted effect from ...
Nov 2, 2024 ... I waited for a year before buying more equity in the company. I made a deal with myself. Before I could buy the crisp pair of white Air ...
I waited for a year. I decided to go for it when everything else was cleared and I had done my research. What was it like to work with the team from the ...
It is less than a year old. I think I waited for a year and a half for Capital chambers to be discounted. C=vox is a nice plugin. I only seen good praise ...

Alternatives:

I waited a year
I waited an entire year
I waited one year
I waited for one year
I waited the whole year

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