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They have been living in the city for over five years now.
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Narrator
They have been living in the city for over five years now.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Information
They've resided in the city for over five years.
Making a Comparison
Unlike us, they have been living in the city for over five years.
Adding Detail to a Story
They had been living in the city for over five years when they decided to move.
Asking for Clarification
Have they been living in the city for more than five years?
Rephrased versions
Formal
Their residency in the city exceeds five years.
Informal
They've lived in the city for a while now, over five years.
Simpler English
They've lived in the city for more than five years.
Phrases to learn
living in the city
Residing in an urban area.
for over five years
For a period exceeding five years.