some time away vs is some time away

The phrases "some time away" and "is some time away" are not directly comparable as they serve different purposes. "Some time away" is a correct and commonly used phrase to indicate a period of time in the future when someone will be absent or taking a break. On the other hand, "is some time away" is not a common phrase in English and does not convey a clear meaning.

Last updated: April 03, 2024 • 134 views

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a period of time in the future when someone will be absent or taking a break.

"some time away"

This phrase is used to refer to a future time when someone will be away or taking a break. It implies a temporary absence or a planned period of rest.

Examples:

I need some time away to relax and recharge.
She took some time away from work to focus on her health.
We are planning some time away next month.
He enjoys spending some time away from the city in the countryside.
Taking some time away from the project helped him gain a fresh perspective.

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I just needed some time away from Thomas, just to get my head together.
And I need some time away.
I really need some time away from Cameron.
And that I chose to spend some time away from you.
I just need some time away, you know, to think about where I want to go, what I want to do next.
I think she needs some time away from the battlefield.
I just want some time away from you!
I know you... said you needed... some time away from Gotham.
If you'd like to take some time away from school, we can arrange that.
Perhaps I would do well to spend some time away from this place.
Okay. I wanted some time away from you, and I don't think that's too much to ask.
I may have accidentally told Lacey to spend some time away from Nolan and she may have met some other guys.
And if I want to take some time away from this bloodsucking swamp, time for myself, run myself instead of being run by people with their own agenda for the first time in three decades,
A chance to reconnect, get some time away.
Dearest Naomi, Jacques and I need some time away.
Sometimes people bug me, and I need some time away.
I would kill for some time away.
She's got to take some time away from Baker Street.
Kids, after Robin and I broke up, she needed some time away.
I definitely needed some time away from all this drama... and bad energy.

This phrase is not commonly used in English and does not convey a clear meaning.

"is some time away"

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The entry into force of the new directive, which should give us a better system for collecting, re-using and recycling, is still some time away, but I hope that it will both provide new possibilities for businesses and will reduce trouble for the end consumer.
A chance to reconnect, get some time away.
I just needed some time away from Thomas, just to get my head together.
Dearest Naomi, Jacques and I need some time away.
Sometimes people bug me, and I need some time away.
I would kill for some time away.
She's got to take some time away from Baker Street.
Kids, after Robin and I broke up, she needed some time away.
I definitely needed some time away from all this drama... and bad energy.
I really need some time away from Cameron.
She called to say that she needed some time away.
And I need some time away.
I mean, you're entitled to take some time away from this place.
The main implementation milestones are still some time away.
I just feel like I need some time away from Darlington.
I explained that he was just stressed and needed - some time away.
Some time away will make you see sense.
Maybe he needed some time away from you.
Take some time away from Neptune.
I think she needs some time away from the battlefield.

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