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Chan-Seung Lee
Joined: 03 Dec 2005
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 Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2005 6:17 pm Post subject: The meaning of 'in a long time' |
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"On Capitol Hill today, news of one of the worst cases of corruption to come out of Congress in a long time."
I wonder what 'in a long time' above the sentence means.
Can it be changed to 'for a long time'?
If it means 'for a long time', I think it better to read "On Capitol Hill today, news of one of the worst cases of corruption to have come out of Congress in a long time."
I'm looking forward to your answer. 
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Kristea
Joined: 17 Nov 2005
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Location: Minneapolis, MN USA
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"In a long time" means that it has been months since something has happened.
I use in a "in a long time" to refer to things that haven't happened in awhile.
For example, I haven't been to a movie in a long time.
I use "for a long time" to decribe things that I will do into the future. For example, I will be a teacher for a long time.
Does that make sense?
- Kristi
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