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Isn't this the grown-up you've been wanting to be since childhood? It sounds natural?
Dec 16, 2023 9:22 AM
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Yes. You might also consider "longing" as a replacement for "wanting". The past participle works equally well: "Isn't this the grown-up you have longed to be since childhood?" The present participle creates the impression of longing over a great period of time. However, it isn't needed since "since childhood" establishes the same effect with the past participle.
December 16, 2023
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