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Default The man has been to London

The man has been to London.

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Default Re: The man has been to London

At some point in his life or vey recently, this person went to London and returned to wherever they normally live.
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Default Re: The man has been to London

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The man has been to London.

What is the meaning of this sentence?

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It also means that he has visited London and now he isn't there.
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