you and I have been vs you and I have

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'You and I have been' is used when referring to a past action or experience that has occurred over a period of time. 'You and I have' is used when referring to a completed action or experience without specifying the duration.

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you and I have been

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to a past action or experience that has occurred over a period of time.

This phrase is used to indicate a continuous action or experience that both 'you' and 'I' have shared in the past.

Examples:

You and I have been friends for many years.
You and I have been working on this project together for months.
You and I have been through a lot together.

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Zedd, you and I have been at the People's Palace for the past year, and Kahlan's been in Aydindril, restoring the rule of law.
You and I have been lucky that way.
Casey, you and I have been friends since high school.
Chris, you and I have been in this from the beginning.
Dr. Inessa says you and I have been traveling together for lifetimes.
You know, you and I have been playing this here match for nigh on to six weeks now.
I'm sorry to spring it on you like this, especially since you and I have been getting along pretty well lately.
Up till now, you and I have been partners in the business of this town.
Let's say you and I have been dating for just a little while.
In the meantime, you and I have been charged with provoking this whole mess.
Like the Hanged Man, you and I have been in a state of suspension.
I know that social workers are usually put in a bad spot, but you and I have been through this dance before.
Gru, you and I have been working on this for years.
Jess, you and I have been sent to free them.
I'd say it was retribution for the work you and I have been doing.
You know, you and I have been playing this here match for nigh on to six weeks now.
No, I-I know you and I have been through so much together, but I still care about Ade.
Davina, both you and I have been lied to and taken advantage of by Marcel and Klaus.
All I can do... is look at this like you and I have been trained to do.
Milt, you and I have been staking out your apartment for the past three hours, and you haven't seen him.

Alternatives:

You and I have had
You and I have experienced

you and I have

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to a completed action or experience without specifying the duration.

This phrase is used to indicate a completed action or experience that both 'you' and 'I' have shared.

Examples:

You and I have finished the project.
You and I have visited that place before.
You and I have decided on the best option.

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Because you and I have a problem.
Then you and I have a fundamental difference of opinion.
And you and I have something very much in common.
Then you and I have a completely different understanding of innocence.
Look, you and I have something special.
Evidently, you and I have different definitions.
Which means you and I have a golden opportunity.
I think you and I have different definitions of pain.
I think you and I have matters of mutual self-interest to discuss.
Then you and I have a problem.
Whatever's happening here... just know that you and I have unfinished business.
That is the six years that you and I have built together.
Anyway, I feel like you and I have really connected.
Gilroy, I think you and I have a bright future together.
You know, you and I have been playing this here match for nigh on to six weeks now.
Not when you and I have so much catching up to do, My sweet Elsa.
I know it's been a while since you and I have...
Everything you and I have built.
Only you and I have got the numbers.
Okay, you and I have separate lives now.

Alternatives:

You and I have done
You and I have accomplished

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