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    Would it be correct to say : He's married since the 2nd of December instead of 'has been married'?

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    Default Re: is it correct?

    Quote Originally Posted by allthewayanime View Post
    Would it be correct to say : He's married since the 2nd of December instead of 'has been married'?
    You might hear it but it's not correct English.

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    Default Re: is it correct?

    Quote Originally Posted by allthewayanime View Post
    Would it be correct to say : He's married since the 2nd of December instead of 'has been married'?
    As bhai said, it's not correct.

    He has been married since the second of December.
    He's been married since the second of December.
    He got married on the second of December.
    He and his wife married on the second of December.
    They were married on the second of December.

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