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I've been busy with work lately vs have been busy with work lately

Both phrases are correct, but the first one is a complete sentence. The second phrase is also correct but is missing the subject, or noun doing the action.
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Last updated: August 08, 2024 • 35582 views

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal conversations.

"I've been busy with work lately"

This phrase is a contraction of 'I have been busy with work lately' and is commonly used in spoken English to express recent busyness with work.
  • Nov 1, 2023 ... I've been busy with work lately so for the past 2 weeks or so the nitrates have been running lower because I haven't been as good about ...
  • Apr 8, 2020 ... I've been busy with work lately, so I haven't had a chance to hop on Linux in awhile. I'll have to give a BIOS update a shot when I have ...
  • Dec 20, 2022 ... It's all mapped out and about 30% completed, since I've been busy with work lately and kinda low on energy. I'm aiming for a late January ...
  • Oct 12, 2022 ... I forgot to post this because I've been busy with work lately. I participated in Protocol Volume 1, a Droid Zine, hosted by @womprat_mando ...
  • Jun 25, 2011 ... ... I've been busy with work lately...so I really get the most concentration at the library. But trying to study there from 6:00-8:30 or 10-4 on ...
  • Jul 2, 2024 ... I've been busy with work lately but I have had some time to start working on painting this 3d printed giant designed by Duncan Shadow. I ...
  • Mar 16, 2017 ... No, I've been busy with work lately. I'll get them finished and submitted in the next few days :+1: jono (Jono) July 4, 2017, 1:43pm 34 …OK ...
  • Oct 25, 2019 ... Edit: I've been busy with work lately but still doing a bit of drawing, and several others have been contributing. I'm really happy with ...
  • Sep 4, 2022 ... It's just that I've been busy with work lately. I just want to say that I am super blessed to be able to find a job that I like most ...

Alternatives:

  • I have been busy with work lately
  • I've been swamped with work recently
  • I've had a lot on my plate at work lately
  • I've been occupied with work recently
  • I've been tied up with work lately

This phrase is correct but sounds a bit more formal compared to the first one.

"have been busy with work lately"

This phrase is the full form of 'I've been busy with work lately' and can be used in more formal contexts or in written English.
  • Sep 17, 2024 ... I have been busy with work lately, and playing FOLON in my days off, haven't seen the show yet, sadly. Upvote 21. Downvote Reply reply
  • Nov 5, 2023 ... Other models are still being modified and I have been busy with work lately, so I don't have time to modify them. I feel dizzy. Edited ...
  • Mar 8, 2024 ... I should have taken more pictures but I have been busy with work lately. Upvote
  • Nov 28, 2021 ... I have been busy with work lately and have only done one or two 25% water changes a week or less (I read somewhere 50% changes can harm shrimps) ...
  • May 3, 2016 ... I have been busy with work lately. Recommended Questions. Show more · How do you say this in Korean? 안녕하세요! 본문를 써 봤어요. 어때요? << X ...
  • I have been busy with work lately. But,I have a sweet treat for you guys. I'm going to be going as Emily for Halloween, I just got the wig today and the ...
  • Jun 5, 2008 ... I have been busy with work lately, but will manage to get some test shots up sometime soon if anyone is interested. Thanks for the ...
  • Dec 6, 2010 ... i have been busy with work lately... and i am about to be a dad, so i need to get my basement remodel done FAST... wish i had a new full ...
  • Although I have been busy with work lately the truth of the matter is that I just haven't been that inspired to write. I'm just not the type of writer that ...

Alternatives:

  • I have been busy with work lately
  • I have been swamped with work recently
  • I have had a lot on my plate at work lately
  • I have been occupied with work recently
  • I have been tied up with work lately

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