[Grammar] Lately/Recently in present tense

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In my understanding "lately" and "recently" are used in the present perfect or past tense.

Do you ever say, "I am busy lately/recently"?
 

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In my understanding "lately" and "recently" are used in the present perfect or past tense.

Do you ever say, "I am busy lately/recently"?
No, I would never say that, use present perfect: "I have been busy lately/recently".
 
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