Stars have been studied for ages.

Meaning: This sentence describes the long history of human observation and study of stars.

Choice of Words: Stars are the subject of the sentence. Have been indicates a continuing action or state that started in the past and continues up to the present. Studied means to examine or investigate. For indicates a period of time. Ages means a long time.

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