Sentence examples for about five years now from inspiring English sources

The phrase "about five years now" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when indicating a duration of time that is approximately five years, often in the context of an ongoing situation or experience.
Example: "I have been living in this city for about five years now, and I still discover new places every day."
Alternatives: "approximately five years" or "roughly five years".

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I've been going for about five years now.

I've done decoy work for about five years now.

I think you've been going there for about five years now.

We haven't had an armed raid on a poker tournament for about five years now.

I don't remember how I came across Mr. Udeshi's shop, but I've been going there about five years now.

Finn said: "Me and Sakes are doing a lot of work closely together and I always speak to Gus because he's my mentor and has had me under his wing for about five years now.

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I've been doing night sardine fishing for about seven years now.

Well I've been post-"Dexter" for about three years now.

I've been hand modelling for about eight years now.

I know I've been wearing mine for about two years now.

"I've been working on sushi for about four years now," he said.

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