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"in that long" versus "for that long"

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Latest post Wed, Apr 29 2009 8:42 AM by Mister Micawber. 1 replies.
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MrPernickety  +  706176 Wed, 29 Apr 09 05:48 AM
Hi,

 

Do these sentences mean basically the exact same thing?

Are they both grammatical ?

 

1. You haven't cleaned your desk in that long?

2. You haven't cleaned your desk for that long?

 

Thanks a bunch !
MrPernickety
Best answer by Mister Micawber  +  706393 Wed, 29 Apr 09 08:42 AM
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Yes and yes, as a piece of conversation.

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Mister Micawber
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