Since about a decade ago vs since about recent decade

The phrase 'since about a decade ago' is correct, while 'since about recent decade' is not a common or correct construction in English. The first phrase is commonly used to refer to a period of approximately ten years in the past.

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Since about a decade ago

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a period of approximately ten years in the past.

This phrase is used to indicate that something started around ten years ago. It is often used to provide a rough estimate of time.

Examples:

I have been living in this city since about a decade ago.
She has been working at the company since about a decade ago.
Since about a decade ago, technology has advanced significantly.
Since about a decade ago, I have been studying English.
Since about a decade ago, the population of the town has doubled.

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It has become clear since about a decade ago, that the biosphere contains a variety of microorganisms that can live and grow in extreme environments.
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since about recent decade

This phrase is not correct in English. 'Recent decade' is not commonly used in this context.

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Since about a decade ago vs since about recent decade