Since you left vs Since you have left

Both "since you left" and "since you have left" are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "Since you left" is more commonly used in informal speech or writing, while "since you have left" is more formal and emphasizes the completion of the action of leaving.

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Since you left

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal contexts.

This phrase is used to indicate that something has been happening from the time of your departure up to the present moment.

Examples:

I've been feeling lonely since you left.
Things have changed a lot since you left.

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That bitter cynicism is something you've acquired since you left Radcliffe.
It's been bothering me ever since you left the company.
Since you left, I never prepared stuffed wine leaves.
Since you left, I've been dumped by a beautiful girl.
Just... just a lot has changed since you left.
The president's been, you know, different since you left.
Much has happened since you left.
Proteus has been here since you left.
It's been empty since you left.
No, they outlawed pizza since you left.
We haven't had a night in the paradise since you left.
We haven't spoken since you left.
I was with you since you left the Cloister.
I'll bet your game has slipped since you left Mandalore.
Alice, so much has changed since you left.
Nobody has seen her since you left.
You have a very intense life since you left.
Since you left, they have doubts.
Since you left, I've had hangovers they could name battleships after.
Since you left, he has been unable to settle.

Alternatives:

since you've been gone
since your departure
since your absence
since you went away
since you took off

Since you have left

This phrase is correct and is more formal, emphasizing the completion of the action of leaving.

This phrase is used to indicate that something has been happening from the time of your departure up to the present moment, with a focus on the completion of the action.

Examples:

I have missed you since you have left.
The situation has worsened since you have left.

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Since you have left
It's a different world since you have left.
It is 3 years since you have left.
But I believe it is well, Lords, that since you have time left, and have patience, we do not annoy you with these ceremonies of ours.
Excuse me, my understanding is that you have since left Lockhart/Gardner, Mrs. Florrick, and therefore...
Well, that's probably wise since you don't have anything left.
I know, but I thought it might be nice to say "Mayor Hayes" since you only have one day left to hear it.
Well, that's probably wise since you don't have anything left.
since you only have one day left to hear it.
I mean, since you only have 3 months left here in Earth, Before you leave, with your special abilities, you should help those in need or some sort.
Clerks, since you only have one day left, the government has agreed to make it the best day of your life.
Things have gone to hell since you left.
Senses never returned since you left.
Their powers have grown since you left.
Not much has happened since you left.
A bit of turmoil since you left.
Much has happened since you left.
This is my third letter since you left.
Little less interesting since you've left.
Ever since you left and ever since I left you, I haven't felt right.
Conditions have changed since you left, Don Diego.

Alternatives:

since you departed
since you went away
since you took off
since you've been gone
since your absence

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