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He has recently started his business. vs He recently started his business. #1 (permalink) Fri May 29, 2009 7:53 am   He has recently started his business. vs He recently started his business.
 

Which one is correct?

He has recently started his business

He recently started his business
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He has recently started his business. vs He recently started his business. #2 (permalink) Fri May 29, 2009 7:54 am   He has recently started his business. vs He recently started his business.
 

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Both are fine. AmE often uses the second form.
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He has recently started his business. vs He recently started his business. #3 (permalink) Fri May 29, 2009 8:05 am   He has recently started his business. vs He recently started his business.
 

Kindly elaborate
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He has recently started his business. vs He recently started his business. #4 (permalink) Fri May 29, 2009 8:16 am   He has recently started his business. vs He recently started his business.
 

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There is nothing to elaborate upon. Both are correct.
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He has recently started his business. vs He recently started his business. #5 (permalink) Fri May 29, 2009 11:52 am   He has recently started his business. vs He recently started his business.
 

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