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Ways to Say "but i've been" in English

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Apologize

But I've been trying every day since then to be better.

It means the speaker is saying they have made an ongoing effort to improve after a mistake or conflict.

From Help! I’m Falling In Love With My Rude CEO, Episode 55

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone is explaining that they have been trying to improve themselves since a past problem.

Usage Scenario

Use this when explaining growth, especially after apologizing or trying to repair trust. It is sincere and a little formal, so it fits serious conversations best.

Better ways to say it

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I’ve been trying every day to be better.
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I’ve been trying to be better since then.
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I’m trying to be better.

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