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    up till now and until now both mean "up to this point in time". The difference is that up till now is more common in speech and informal writing, while until now is more common in edited writing and formal speech.

    up till now and until now both mean “up to this point in time”. The difference is that up till now is more common in speech and informal writing, while until now is more common in edited writing and formal speech.

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    Lucifer better to reign in hell than to serve in heaven

    The difference between "up to now" and "until now" is that up to now is used to indicate an action completed in the past while until now is used to indicate an action that is completed in the future.

    The difference between “up to now” and “until now” is that up to now is used to indicate an action completed in the past while until now is used to indicate an action that is completed in the future.

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    Lucifer better to reign in hell than to serve in heaven

    "Up until now" is an adverbial phrase that is used to say that something is happening for a specific amount of time up to the present. "Heretofore" is an adverbial phrase that is used to say that something is happening until present time.

    “Up until now” is an adverbial phrase that is used to say that something is happening for a specific amount of time up to the present. “Heretofore” is an adverbial phrase that is used to say that something is happening until present time.

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    The phrase "up until now" refers to the time before the moment of speaking. The phrase "until now" refers to a period of time up to the moment of speaking.

    The phrase “up until now” refers to the time before the moment of speaking. The phrase “until now” refers to a period of time up to the moment of speaking.

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    'It really is' is used as a tag question in a statement to confirm the truth of the statement. 'It is really' is used to confirm the truth of a statement by the addressee.

    ‘It really is’ is used as a tag question in a statement to confirm the truth of the statement. ‘It is really’ is used to confirm the truth of a statement by the addressee.

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    Sound footing is a metaphor that means that a person is on firm or secure ground.

    Sound footing is a metaphor that means that a person is on firm or secure ground.

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    You should have been here an hour ago!

    You should have been here an hour ago!

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    When to use "next time" or "the next time" is a matter of debate. "Next time" is used to indicate a hypothetical situation. "The next time" is used to indicate a future action or event that will happen for certain.

    When to use “next time” or “the next time” is a matter of debate. “Next time” is used to indicate a hypothetical situation. “The next time” is used to indicate a future action or event that will happen for certain.

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    Due to medical reasons is correct when you are writing about the reason for your absence or delay in doing something. "I was late for work because of a flat tire. I was unable to stay at my friend's birthday party due to medical reasons."

    Due to medical reasons is correct when you are writing about the reason for your absence or delay in doing something. “I was late for work because of a flat tire. I was unable to stay at my friend’s birthday party due to medical reasons.”

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    Lucifer better to reign in hell than to serve in heaven

    "For me" and "to me" are both correct. One is more informal than the other. "For me" should be used when you mean "to me" in the sense of "it's good for me" or "it's to my advantage".

    “For me” and “to me” are both correct. One is more informal than the other. “For me” should be used when you mean “to me” in the sense of “it’s good for me” or “it’s to my advantage”.

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