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they have been married fo a long time vs they are married for a long time

The correct phrase is "They have been married for a long time." This construction is commonly used to indicate the duration of a marriage. The other phrase, "They are married for a long time," is incorrect in English.

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they have been married fo a long time

This phrase is incorrect in English.

The correct phrase should be "They have been married for a long time." This structure is used to express the duration of a marriage.
  • They have been married 50 years, and Mary wrote in... saying she could not stop worrying about David.
  • You guys have been married a long time, and you still get jealous.
  • When you've been married for a long time you have this history.
  • Peter, we've been married a long time.
  • We've been married a long time, Port.
  • We've been married a long time.
  • We've been married a long time.
  • When you've been married a long time sometimes you forget...
  • My parents have been married 43 years.
  • Ten years ago, they certainly would have been married.
  • Bob, you've been married a long time.
  • We've been married a long time, and my Spanish still sucks.
  • I've been married a long time, and I love my husband.
  • But, look, we've been married a long time.
  • Dan and Kate have been married for three years.
  • He and his wife have been married 15 years.
  • You guys have been married for 30 years.
  • We would have been married 15 years this October.
  • Robert and I have been married for three tumultuous, passionate, Scheherazadian years.
  • Ten years ago, they certainly would have been married.

Alternatives:

  • They have been married for many years.
  • They have been married for a while.
  • They have been married for decades.
  • They have been married for a long period.

they are married for a long time

This phrase is correct in English.

This phrase is used to indicate the current marital status of a couple, emphasizing the duration of their marriage.
  • When you've been married for a long time you have this history.
  • Frank and I were married for a long time.
  • Frank and I were married for a long time.
  • Peter, we've been married a long time.
  • We've been married a long time, Port.
  • We've been married a long time.
  • We've been married a long time.
  • When you've been married a long time sometimes you forget...
  • He's been trying to get her married off for a long time now.
  • Bob, you've been married a long time.
  • ! She was getting married a long time ago.
  • You guys have been married a long time, and you still get jealous.
  • We've been married a long time, and my Spanish still sucks.
  • I've been married a long time, and I love my husband.
  • See, when you're married a long time... you do stuff like this.
  • But, look, we've been married a long time.
  • I was married, a long time ago.
  • She ought to be a long time married by now.
  • Should Ben and I have gotten married a long time ago?
  • Ron and I had been married for a very long time.

Alternatives:

  • They have been married for a long time.
  • They have been married for many years.
  • They have been married for a while.
  • They have been married for decades.

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