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  1. 24-Jan-2013, 21:19 #1
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    Default I have been taller than my mother since I was twelve

    Does the below sentence sound natural to native speakers? Is there any simpler way to express this idea?

    I have been taller than my mother since I was twelve.
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  2. 24-Jan-2013, 21:44 #2
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    Default Re: I have been taller than my mother since I was twelve

    OK as is.
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