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He’s been working on this groundbreaking project for over five years.

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Narrator

He’s been working on this groundbreaking project for over five years.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Advice

You should dedicate yourself to a project for a long time to see significant results.

Describing Habits

He consistently works on his project, dedicating years to its development.

Asking About Others

How long have you been working on your current project?

Sharing Hypotheticals

If he hadn't persisted, the project wouldn't have reached this stage.

Rephrased versions

Formal

He has been engaged in this innovative project for over five years.

Casual

He's been working on this awesome project for ages.

Simpler English

He's worked on this big project for more than five years.

Phrases to learn

groundbreaking project

A project that is innovative and likely to have a significant impact.

working on

To be engaged in the process of creating or developing something.