to have been around
01
to be existing or present for a period of time
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New technologies have been around for just a few decades.
The idea has been around for a long time but only recently gained popularity.
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to have a lot of experience or knowledge from spending time in a particular area or through various life situations
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By now, she ’s been around enough to offer valuable advice on the topic.
He has been around the industry long enough to know its ins and outs.
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to have had a lot of sexual experiences or partners
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He ’s been around and has had relationships with many people.
She ’s been around quite a bit and has a lot of stories to tell.
