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Discover LudwigThe phrase "been here once" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
You can use it to refer to a prior experience or visit to a particular place, usually in the past tense. For example: "I've been here once before, so I know my way around."
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We have been here once before, however.
But we've been here once before, underestimating the Croats.
But I'd been here once before in July, and Stanley doesn't know insane.
"I've been here once before and I'd say it's probably my favourite city in the world.
"I've lived across the street for 15 years and haven't been here once," Mr. Hall said.
It's a big job packing up – the removal men have been here once already – and there's a lot to go.
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Craig Counsell was here once before.
I was here once before.
"We're here once a week".
What the paintings say is: "They were here once.
The good old mid-1990s were here once more.
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