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1)I go there once a year but I have not been there for 2 years

2)I usually go there once in a year but I have not gone there for about 2 years.

which one is correct or is there any grammar mistake?...
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Hi ovair

1) I used to go there once a year but I have not been there for 2 years.

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I used to go once a year but haven't been for 2 years.

2) I usually go there once a year but I have not gone/been there for about 2 years.

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I usually go once a year but haven't been for about 2 years.

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