since
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used to express a period from a specific past time up to now or another specified point
- I've felt better since I've been here.
- I've been very tired since I started the new job.
- I have lived in this city since I moved here for my job.
- He has improved a lot since he started training.
- I have enjoyed traveling ever since I was young.
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used to indicate a point that marks the beginning of an ongoing condition
- I have been feeling much better ever since I started exercising regularly.
- She has been working at the company ever since she graduated.
- We have been waiting here since 3 PM.
- He has been teaching ever since he finished his studies.
- They have been working on this project ever since last month.
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used to express a reason for something
- I didn't eat dessert since I'm on a diet.
- She couldn't attend the party since she had a prior commitment.
- She couldn't call him since she lost her phone.
- They couldn't go to the concert since they didn't have tickets.
- They didn't go on the trip since they couldn't afford it.
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