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after having requested
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "after having requested" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that a request was made prior to another action or event. Example: "After having requested the necessary documents, I waited for a response from the team."
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60 human-written examples
Michael Weaver, 20, a construction worker, was heading home to Harlem after having Thanksgiving dinner with his girlfriend's family.
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Chris the sheep has broken world records after having 40.45kg of fleece trimmed in potentially life-saving surgery on Thursday.
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"He's scared to death," Trottier said of Dvorak, who has only three goals in 31 games this season after having last season ended by knee injury.
News & Media
In the context of H1N1pdm09 influenza, children with existing illness appear to have had the highest mortality risk: roughly two thirds of children who died after having H1N1pdm09 infections had co-morbidities [ 17, 29, 105].
Males who marry after migration have (0.103 0.18383) = − 0.08 or about 8 percentage points lower intentions to return (or 13%).
Science
The combined reference population after imputation had 2634 individuals for association analysis of the 200 SNPs.
Science
Incidence rates for all cancers decreased slightly from 1992 through 2004 after having increased between 1975 and 1992.
Encyclopedias
In 1884, after having failed in 1876 and 1880, Blaine won the Republican presidential nomination.
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To address this issue, the NICE-SUGAR trial has just stopped after having recruited 6,100 patients [ 5].
Science
Home prices rose 2.3percentt from April to July 1991 after having fallen 2.1percentt from January to April that year.
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The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee said it had $27 million in the bank on June 30 after having raised $49 million since January 1999.
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Use "after having requested" to clearly establish the chronological order of events, especially when the act of requesting is crucial to understanding the subsequent action.
Common error
Avoid using "after having requested" when a simpler "after requesting" suffices, especially in informal contexts. The 'having' can sometimes add unnecessary length.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "after having requested" functions as a prepositional phrase, modifying a verb or clause to indicate a temporal relationship. It specifies that an action (requesting) precedes another action. Although Ludwig AI confirms it's usable, there are no real-world examples available in the database.
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, "after having requested" is a grammatically correct prepositional phrase used to establish a temporal sequence, indicating that a request was made and completed before another event occurred. Ludwig AI confirms its usability, although there are no concrete examples in the database. Alternative phrases such as "following a request for" or "subsequent to requesting" can be used depending on the desired level of formality. While grammatically sound, "after having requested" can sometimes be replaced with the more concise "after requesting", especially in informal contexts. It is best used when emphasizing the completion of the request is important.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
following a request for
Replaces "after having" with "following", implying a more direct and immediate sequence after the request.
subsequent to requesting
Uses "subsequent to" to indicate the action happens later in time. Is more formal.
once the request was made
Shifts the focus to the completion of the request action as the trigger for what follows.
upon submitting a request
Focuses on the act of submitting the request rather than the state after requesting.
post-request
A concise, business-oriented term implying activities happening after a request.
in the wake of the request
Implies that the request has caused a series of following actions or events.
with a request submitted
This alternative uses a different sentence structure.
the request having been filed
Passively emphasizes that the request has been officially documented.
request having preceded
Places emphasis on the fact that request came before another event.
after the application
Uses a specific noun application in place of the more general request.
FAQs
How can I use "after having requested" in a sentence?
You can use "after having requested" to indicate that a request was made before another action or event. For example, "After having requested the necessary documents, I waited for a response from the team."
What can I say instead of "after having requested"?
You can use alternatives like "following a request for", "subsequent to requesting", or "once the request was made" depending on the context.
Is it always necessary to use "having" in the phrase "after having requested"?
No, often "after requesting" is sufficient and more concise. The "having" emphasizes the completion of the request before the next action but is not always needed for clarity.
What is the difference between "after requesting" and "after having requested"?
While both indicate a sequence of events, "after having requested" emphasizes the completed action of requesting before the subsequent event, adding a subtle layer of finality that "after requesting" might not always convey.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
60%
Authority and reliability
4.1/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested