Used and loved by millions
Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com
Deleted has
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "Deleted has" is not correct and usable in written English.
It appears to be an incorrect construction and lacks clarity in meaning. Example: "The document has been deleted."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
News & Media
Science
Wiki
Alternative expressions(5)
Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
10 human-written examples
One of Gamble's more assiduous tormentors turns out to be a senior law enforcement official, a deputy state attorney general from Sacramento named Jennifer Gregory who, in a series of public Facebook posts (since deleted), has questioned Gamble's credentials.
News & Media
The "public use file" of the data bank, with physician names and addresses deleted, has provided valuable information for many years to researchers and reporters investigating oversight of doctors, trends in disciplinary actions and malpractice awards.
News & Media
The Public Use File of the data bank, with physician names and addresses deleted, has provided valuable information for many years to researchers and reporters investigating lax oversight of doctors, trends in disciplinary actions and malpractice awards.
News & Media
The analog in which glycine was substituted for histidine at position 2, [Gly2]LRF, behaves as a partial agonist releasing less than 50percentt of the luteinizing hormone secreted at maximum concentrations of the releasing factor, while the analog in which histidine at position 2 is deleted has no significant agonist activity at any of the doses tested.
Science & Research
The message, which Planned Parenthood Keystone later deleted, has kept circulating in screengrabs.
News & Media
Salmonella with lpp deleted has been reported with a phenotype of sensitivity toward SDS and the method described [37] to test this phenotype was followed.
Science
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
50 human-written examples
(Her parents, finding that messages had been deleted, had false hope that she was alive).
News & Media
Sinn Fein Councillor John Hearne made comments on Facebook, since deleted, have caused outcry in Ireland.
News & Media
Recombinant soluble forms of CD59 (sCD59) from which the GPI membrane anchor has been deleted have been previously described [14], [15].
Science
Patients with additional genes deleted have a variable and more severe phenotype.
Science
Mice in which the gene for TAF9B had been deleted had less neuronal tissue in the developing spinal cord.
Science
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Avoid using the phrase "deleted has" in formal writing; instead, opt for grammatically correct alternatives such as "has been deleted" or "was deleted".
Common error
Ensure you use the correct passive voice construction: "has been deleted" instead of the ungrammatical "deleted has". This maintains clarity and grammatical accuracy.
Source & Trust
85%
Authority and reliability
2.5/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested
Linguistic Context
The phrase "deleted has" is grammatically incorrect. Ludwig AI indicates it's not a standard construction. It attempts to express a state resulting from a deletion action, but requires restructuring to conform to standard English grammar.
Frequent in
News & Media
33%
Science
50%
Wiki
17%
Less common in
Formal & Business
0%
Academia
0%
Encyclopedias
0%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "deleted has" is grammatically incorrect and should be avoided in formal writing. As Ludwig AI confirms, it's not a standard English construction. Instead, use alternatives such as "has been deleted" or "was deleted" to ensure clarity and accuracy. While the phrase does appear in some contexts, primarily in news, science, and wiki sources, its infrequent usage and grammatical issues make it unsuitable for professional or academic writing. Focusing on correct grammar will greatly improve the quality and credibility of your writing.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
Has been deleted
Passive voice construction indicating that something was removed.
Was deleted
Simple past passive, emphasizing the action of deletion.
Has removed
Active voice focusing on the agent that performed the removal.
Has eliminated
Suggests a complete and thorough removal, often used in more formal contexts.
Has cleared
Implies removal of something obstructing or unwanted.
Has erased
Indicates a complete removal, often referring to digital data.
Has undone
Suggests reversing a previous action or state.
Has withdrawn
Indicates removal of something previously presented or offered.
Has taken down
Implies removal from a public platform or display.
Has discarded
Suggests removal of something considered useless or unwanted.
FAQs
What is the correct way to say something was removed?
The correct ways to say something was removed include using the passive voice constructions "has been deleted" or "was deleted".
Is "deleted has" grammatically correct?
No, "deleted has" is not grammatically correct. The proper phrasing would be "has been deleted".
What are some alternatives to "deleted has"?
Alternatives include "has removed" (active voice), "has eliminated", or "has taken down", depending on the context.
How can I use the passive voice correctly when referring to something being deleted?
To use the passive voice correctly, say "has been deleted" if the action happened recently and is still relevant, or "was deleted" if referring to a past event.
Editing plus AI, all in one place.
Stop switching between tools. Your AI writing partner for everything—polishing proposals, crafting emails, finding the right tone.
Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
85%
Authority and reliability
2.5/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested