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Discover LudwigThe phrase "about 2 years" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when estimating a duration of time that is not exact, often in contexts like planning or discussing experiences.
Example: "I have been working in this field for about 2 years now, and I have learned a lot."
Alternatives: "approximately 2 years" or "roughly 2 years".
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Industry analysts estimate the program will take about 2 years to complete.
All told, it can take about 2 years to finish.
It took about 2 years to settle this.
Flew from Borneo Island about 2 years ago and found him across the South China Sea.
"I opened the stores about 2 years ago.
She looked about 2 years old and seemed none the worse for her ordeal.
Children show signs of autism at about 2 years of age.
My hearing loss was "discovered" by a nurse when I was about 2 years old.
"Astronaut candidate training lasts for about 2 years.
The first time he was about 2 years old.
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They become mature at about 2 years old and usually live for about 4 years.
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