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[optimistic pessimist]

Dear all,

1. He has been getting away with it for a year .
2. He has been getting away with it for a year now.

In the sentences above, is there any difference in nuance, depending on whether being accompanied by now or not?

Thank you!

OP

[bhaisahab]

Dear all,

1. He has been getting away with it for a year .
2. He has been getting away with it for a year now.

In the sentences above, is there any difference in nuance, depending on whether being accompanied by now or not?

Thank you!

OP

Not in my opinion.

[BobK]

And I'd add that the 'now' is redundant if followed immediately by a full stop (period). It is often a good addition if it's followed by another clause: 'He's been getting away with it for a year now, and I have no reason to suppose...'.

b