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  1. 26-Dec-2012, 14:53 #1
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    Default For years or By years

    I need some help here:

    *Which of this sentences is written correctly?

    He is my friend for years. OR He is my friend by years.
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  2. 26-Dec-2012, 15:23 #2
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    Default Re: For years or By years

    Quote Originally Posted by coldplay258 View Post
    I need some help here:

    *Which of this these sentences is written correctly?

    He is my friend for years. OR He is my friend by years. He has been my friend for years. ("has/have been" for a period of time)
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    Default Re: For years or By years

    Thank you very much for your help.
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