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He has been waiting for ages, but she has only just arrived.
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He has been waiting for ages, but she has only just arrived.
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How to use in different contexts
Narrating a Story
He had been waiting for ages when finally, she arrived.
Expressing Impatience
He's been waiting forever! She's only just gotten here.
Comparing Actions
While he's been patiently waiting, her arrival was quite delayed.
Highlighting Contrast
His long wait contrasted sharply with her late arrival.
Rephrased versions
Formal
He experienced a prolonged wait, while her arrival was recent.
Casual
He waited ages, but she just showed up.
Simpler English
He waited a long time, then she came.
Phrases to learn
waiting for ages
Waiting for a very long time.
only just arrived
Arrived very recently.