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She told me that she had been researching the issue for years before she came up with a solution.
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She told me that she had been researching the issue for years before she came up with a solution.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
If you're facing a complex problem, dedicate significant time to research before attempting a solution.
Describing Habits
Thorough research is part of my problem-solving approach; I often spend years investigating before finding a solution.
Asking About Others
How long did you research the problem before finding a solution?
Sharing Hypotheticals
Without years of research, I doubt she would have found a solution.
Rephrased versions
Formal
She informed me that she had conducted extensive research on the matter for several years prior to formulating a solution.
Casual
She said she'd been looking into it for ages before she cracked the problem.
Simpler English
She told me she spent years studying the problem before solving it.
Phrases to learn
research the issue
To investigate and study a problem or topic thoroughly.
come up with a solution
To find or create an answer to a problem.