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It has been a long time since we have not received any updates. vs It has been a long time since we did not received any updates.

The correct phrase is: 'it has been a long time since we have not received any updates.' The use of 'have not received' is the correct present perfect tense to indicate that no updates have been received up to the present moment.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 995 views

It has been a long time since we have not received any updates.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase uses the present perfect tense 'have not received' to indicate that no updates have been received up to the present moment.

It has been a long time since we did not received any updates.

This phrase is incorrect. The use of 'did not received' is not grammatically correct in this context.

The correct form should be 'have not received' to indicate the present perfect tense.
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