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It was a while ago vs it's been a while

'It was a while ago' refers to a past event that happened some time before the current moment. 'It's been a while' is used to indicate that a significant amount of time has passed since the last time something happened.

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Last updated: December 19, 2024 • 9336 views

It was a while ago

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to a past event that occurred some time before the current moment.

This phrase is used to talk about something that happened in the past, emphasizing that it occurred some time ago.

Examples:

I can't believe we went on that trip. It was a while ago.
She mentioned the party, but it was a while ago, so I don't remember much about it.

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Last updated: November 21, 2024

Jan 11, 2017 ... This length can be different according to the situation. "When did that happen?" "Oh, it was a while ago (a long time ago). I haven't seen ...
Apr 19, 2023 ... 1391 likes, 69 comments - abigaildyenews on April 19, 2023: "I got a promotion! It was a while ago honestly, I never really announced it.
Mar 8, 2022 ... It was a while ago now, but I made Komodo Chicken for my family. It was an absolute hit.
Apr 7, 2023 ... juniperjadelove on April 7, 2023: "Anyone remember these two? It was a while ago They are #sniperhaul lovechildren.
Apr 22, 2022 ... it was a while ago but it was hugely fun - thank you St Edwards school for being so supportive.
Mar 25, 2024 ... Bree | Romance Bookstagram (@breesbookmark). 1 Reply. 1 Like. it was a while ago but it definitely affected my relationship with ARC reviewing ...
Mar 13, 2018 ... Septum, vertical lip, and one of the sides (we're not sure which one we did, it was a while ago) pierced by @tywolfe.
Aug 26, 2021 ... Yes I actually did this, but it was a while ago TyrantLizardDork on DeviantArthttps://www.deviantart.com/tyrantlizarddork/art/Yes-I-actually ...
Well, it was a while ago... I was trying to choose a language to use for our start-up's tiny (2kB EPROM, 2kB RAM?) Z80A system, alongside some assembler ...

Alternatives:

It happened some time back
It occurred a while back

it's been a while

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that a significant amount of time has passed since the last time something happened.

This phrase is used to express that a considerable period has elapsed since a particular event or action took place.

Examples:

I haven't seen her in a long time. It's been a while since we last met.
It's been a while since I visited that place. I should go back sometime.

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Last updated: November 21, 2024

Aug 23, 2024 ... ... the first time. 43K views · Remember The Early 2000's?? STAIND It's Been a While #rockmusic. 2.3K views · Craziest Car Jump Evah! 63 views ...
Mar 28, 2020 ... [No Spoilers] “It's been a while...” Question. Forgive me if this question has been asked before, but I'm new round these Reddit halls. What ...
May 5, 2024 ... / daidus_otl (send fanart here) ▻INSTAGRAM: / daidus_art (live stories here). It's Been A While. 662K views · 6 months ago ...more. Daidus. 1.69 ...
1 day ago ... It's been a while my old friend. PUZZLE. r/chessbeginners - It's been a while my old ...
Jul 8, 2024 ... ... #CancerAwareness. It's Been A While. 2.3M views · 4 months ago #SamRiegel #CriticalRole #CancerAwareness ...more. Critical Role. 2.34M.
2 days ago ... It's been a while, do you prefer battle passes that last 3 months or 1/half a month? · Comments Section.
It's been a while since I've been able to announce a new book, and I get to this week! Stay tuned!! #teasertuesday.
Jul 30, 2024 ... It's been a while since I made a huge skillet of shrimp. one of life's greatest pleasures. Alison Roman.
May 17, 2022 ... It's been a while since I logged on here... I won't be racing the World Cup this weekend After having Covid I had a huge crash 3 weeks ago ...
Jul 10, 2024 ... it's been a while… BUT WHICH SONG FOR THE ONE HOUR SONG CHALLENGE??

Alternatives:

It's been some time
It's been quite a bit

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