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Grammar Boost: For vs. Since

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Rachel Boyce
Jan 09, 2025
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Understanding the difference between "for" and "since" is essential for expressing time correctly in English. Both are used with the present perfect tense, but they function in different ways depending on how time is viewed in the sentence. Let's break down when to use each one, along with detailed explanations and examples.

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