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its been long time back vs after such a long time back

Both phrases are incorrect. The correct phrases should be "It's been a long time" or "After such a long time." The original ones contain redundant or awkward wording that is not commonly used in English.
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Last updated: July 30, 2024 • 43222 views

its been long time back

This phrase is incorrect. It contains redundant wording and is not commonly used in English.

The correct phrase is "It's been a long time."
  • ... ‎2016 Aug 08 9:14 AM. 0 Kudos. Hi Sameer,. Its been long time back i have check this. Give me time will check and get back to you. Regards,. Jain.
  • Apr 8, 2007 ... Hi Margaret,. Though its been long time back you have faced this issue, please let me know if any resolution for this. I am facing the same ...

Alternatives:

  • It's been a long time
  • It's been a while
  • It's been ages
  • It's been a long time since we last met
  • It's been quite a while

after such a long time back

This phrase is incorrect. It is awkward and redundant. The correct phrase should be "After such a long time."

The correct phrase is "After such a long time."
  • Dec 9, 2023 ... After such a long time, back on my first farm.... ... Archived post. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast.
  • Aug 13, 2006 ... I wasn't sure what to expect after such a long time. Back then the quota system was not yet in place, and we encountered MANY fewer people than ...
  • May 18, 2017 ... ... after such a long time back in March. I'm saddened by her passing. May she rest in peace, and may you, her family, seek solace in one ...
  • Nov 20, 2018 ... Roberto en Christiaan were happy to meet again after such a long time. Back in the eighties guitar afficionado Christiaan Beijer started the ...
  • Jul 23, 2023 ... Tell us about this project. Well, it has been quite a journey to work on this material after such a long time. Back then it just seemed like the ...
  • Roberto en Christiaan were happy to meet again after such a long time. Back in the eighties guitar afficionado Christiaan Beijer started the Gitaristen ...
  • Jun 21, 2021 ... ... after such a long time back at our office, Pàu HQ. #backtotheoffice #backtonormal #hybridwayofwork #backtonewnormal #thinkhumanactidigital ...
  • After such a long time Back on the floor ! Limelight organised by Sonam ...

Alternatives:

  • After such a long time
  • After a long time
  • After a considerable amount of time
  • After a long absence
  • After a prolonged period

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