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it is years since vs it has been years since

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'It is years since' is less common and may sound a bit more formal or old-fashioned. 'It has been years since' is more commonly used in everyday language.

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it is years since

This phrase is correct but less common and may sound more formal or old-fashioned.

This phrase is used to indicate that a long period of time has passed since a certain event or action.
  • Jan 14, 2015 ... Dear Sir, I have four sentences in mind: 1. It is years since I swam. 2. It is years since I have swum. 3. It has been years since I swam. 4. It has ...
  • Apr 30, 2015 ... ... (I recieved free counseling from them) and I've found them to be a very safe place to begin... even if it is years since you were violated. Hugs.
  • Period. It is getting much cheaper, it is years since they last added something which makes this game more expensive. It is getting cheaper and ...
  • It is years since I have seen anyone yawning. Yawns, to me, are objects of curiosity. Come, now! Yawn again! It is an order." "That frightens me... I cannot, any ...

Alternatives:

  • it has been years since
  • it has been a long time since
  • it has been ages since
  • it has been quite a while since
  • it has been a while since

it has been years since

This phrase is correct and commonly used in everyday language.

This phrase is used to indicate that a long period of time has passed since a certain event or action.
  • Jan 14, 2015 ... Dear Sir, I have four sentences in mind: 1. It is years since I swam. 2. It is years since I have swum. 3. It has been years since I swam. 4. It has ...
  • It has been years since we last talked, you look so different now, but soon, i will reobtain you in your true form buddy oll pall! 2 hours ago · 1,309 views · stats.
  • It has been years since my traumatic experience, can i still get help or is it too late ? 10 Answers. Last Updated: 07/14/2015 at 5:16am.
  • It has been years since we saw Robin on screen in a Batman movie. Chris O' Donnell notoriously played the Boy Wonder in two Joel Schumacher movies, but  ...

Alternatives:

  • it is years since
  • it has been a long time since
  • it has been ages since
  • it has been quite a while since
  • it has been a while since

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