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are now been
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "are now been" is not correct in English.
It seems to be a mix-up of verb forms and cannot be used in written English. An example of a correct phrase would be "are now" or "have now been."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
7 human-written examples
All of these examples are hypothetical, but they are archetypes for the near daily news of HR abuses that are now been regularly published around the world.
News & Media
Traditional methods of extraction such as maceration, percolation, digestion, and preparation of decoctions and infusions are now been replaced by advanced extraction methods for increased extraction efficiency and selectivity of bioactive compounds to meet up the increasing market demand.
Fox News commentators are now been eager to label anyone interested in repealing the Bush tax cuts for the rich as a "socialist".
News & Media
Such agents are now been sourced from bioactive components of medicinal plants.
However, from being merely used for food, plants are now been widely explored for their therapeutic value.
The collection of delivery data was challenging, resulting in up to an estimated 40% of missing birth data, which are now been traced using various methods.
Science
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
52 human-written examples
Saudi oil facilities are now being targeted.
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Those obstacles are now being overcome.
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Tells how artisans are now being collectivized.
News & Media
But those barriers are now being removed.
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Scores of journalists are now being prosecuted.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When you want to indicate that something is happening currently, use "are currently being" or "have now been" instead of the incorrect "are now been". For example, instead of saying "Mistakes "are now been" corrected", say "Mistakes "are currently being" corrected" or "Mistakes "have now been" corrected".
Common error
A common mistake is mixing present tense with past participle incorrectly. Ensure that you use the correct auxiliary verbs (is/are/have/has) with the appropriate participle form (being/been) to maintain grammatical accuracy. Remember that “are now been” doesn’t follow standard English grammar.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "are now been" functions as part of a verb phrase, but it is grammatically incorrect. Ludwig AI flags this as incorrect usage, stemming from a mix-up of verb forms. The correct forms would be "have now been" or "are currently being."
Frequent in
Science
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News & Media
29%
Formal & Business
14%
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while the phrase "are now been" appears in various sources, including scientific and news articles, it is grammatically incorrect. As Ludwig AI points out, this phrase incorrectly combines verb forms. To express similar meanings, it's recommended to use alternatives like ""are currently being"" or ""have now been"" depending on the context. Pay attention to verb tense and auxiliary verb agreement to maintain accuracy and clarity in writing. The presence of this incorrect phrase across different sources suggests a need for careful proofreading to avoid such errors.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
are currently being
Replaces the incorrect "are now been" with the present continuous passive voice, indicating an ongoing action.
have now been
Uses the present perfect passive to indicate that an action has been completed recently.
are presently
Substitutes "now" with "presently", maintaining a similar meaning of current action or state.
are now
Simplifies the phrase while indicating a present state or action.
have recently been
Emphasizes the recent completion of an action.
are in the process of being
Indicates an action that is currently underway and not yet completed.
are at this moment
Emphasizes the current timing of an action or state.
have just been
Highlights the very recent occurrence of an action.
are actively
Focuses on the active nature of an ongoing process.
are starting to be
Indicates the beginning of a process or state.
FAQs
What is the correct way to use "are now" with a past participle?
The phrase "are now been" is grammatically incorrect. The correct way is to use "have now been" (present perfect passive) or "are currently being" (present continuous passive). For instance, instead of saying "Results are now been published", say "Results "have now been published"" or "Results "are currently being published"".
What are some alternatives to the incorrect phrase "are now been"?
Instead of "are now been", you can use phrases like ""are currently being"", ""have now been"", or simply "are now" depending on the intended meaning and context.
Which is correct: "are now been" or "have now been"?
"Have now been" is the correct phrase. "Are now been" is grammatically incorrect in standard English. For example: "The project "has now been" completed."
How can I avoid using incorrect verb phrases like "are now been"?
Pay close attention to the correct formation of verb tenses. If you intend to express an action that has recently been completed, use "have/has + been + past participle". If you intend to express an ongoing action, use "is/are + currently + being + past participle".
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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
84%
Authority and reliability
1.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested