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at damaged
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "at damaged" is not correct and usable in written English.
It seems to be an incomplete expression and lacks clarity in meaning. Example: "The report indicated that the equipment was at damaged status, requiring immediate attention."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
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Alternative expressions(3)
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Exact Expressions
56 human-written examples
In contrast with most existing SDIMs which require the modal parameters measured in both intact and damaged states, the present SDIM may require only the FRF-data measured at damaged state.
Such interaction between pathogen and DC-SIGN expressing cells could occur at damaged epithelia.
Science
Although its function is not completely clear, clusterin has been linked to cell damage and apoptosis and has been shown to be overexpressed at damaged or stressed tissues and to provide a chaperone-like activity to protect other proteins against damage [8].
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In the main text (and supplement), the authors note that they observe additional sequence reads from arrest of RT at damaged (oxidized) nucleotides that lie between the radical source and the site of cleavage.
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Temperature measured at the tip of the thermistor in situ and irrespective of brain site has been regarded as 'brain' temperature for the purposes of this systematic review but issues regarding the site of measurement and differences in temperature values at damaged versus undamaged sites could have a bearing on the brain temperature reading.
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Base damage typically halts DNA replication because most polymerases stall at damaged bases.
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This suggests that the nucleoplasmic fraction of SLX4 is recruited to DNA damage tracks, where SIMs enable SLX4 to bind to SUMOylated proteins at damaged DNA.
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Interestingly, even in paxillin knockdown cells, zyxin accumulated at damaged SFs (Fig.���4B) and partially repaired the damaged fibres.
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We searched for other candidate protein(s) involved in the repair of SFs that transiently accumulate at damaged sites because it is highly unlikely that zyxin alone can repair the damaged SFs.
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To further clarify the relationship between the transient accumulation of zyxin and paxillin at damaged SFs, we prepared paxillin-knockdown cells co-expressing AcGFP-actin and zyxin-TagRFP and determined the kinetics of zyxin accumulation and dissociation on damaged SFs.
Science
Birch shrugs at 'damaged and dangerous'.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When describing the location of an event related to damage, use more precise language such as "at the damaged site" or "in the damaged area" to improve clarity.
Common error
Do not use the phrase "at damaged" without a clarifying noun. The preposition "at" requires a specific location or state to follow it. Instead, clarify the state by saying "at the damaged area" or use "in a damaged state."
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "at damaged" attempts to function as a prepositional phrase, aiming to indicate a location or state related to damage. However, as Ludwig AI points out, it requires a clarifying noun to be grammatically sound.
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News & Media
23%
Formal & Business
7%
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while the phrase "at damaged" appears frequently in various sources, Ludwig AI identifies it as grammatically incorrect. To ensure clarity and correctness, replace it with alternatives like "at the damaged site" or "in a damaged state". The phrase appears most often in scientific and news contexts, but its incorrect usage diminishes its effectiveness. Always aim for grammatical precision when describing conditions of damage.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
in a damaged state
Replaces "at" with "in" and uses the noun "state" to clarify the condition of being damaged.
in damaged condition
Similar to "in a damaged state", but uses "condition" to describe the state of damage.
at the damaged site
Specifies a location where damage has occurred.
at the site of damage
Similar to "at the damaged site", emphasizing the location where damage is present.
where damage occurred
Uses a relative clause to describe a place where damage has taken place.
at the point of failure
Focuses on the specific location where something failed or was damaged.
in disrepair
Describes something that is generally in a state of damage or neglect.
affected by damage
Indicates that something has been influenced or harmed by damage.
showing signs of damage
Describes something that exhibits visible indications of being damaged.
subject to damage
Highlights that something has experienced damage.
FAQs
How can I correctly use the phrase "at damaged" in a sentence?
The phrase "at damaged" is grammatically incorrect. Instead, use phrases like "at the damaged site" or "in a damaged state" for better clarity and correctness.
What are some alternatives to saying "at damaged"?
Some alternatives include "in disrepair", "affected by damage", or "showing signs of damage", depending on the specific context.
Which is grammatically correct: "at damaged" or "in damaged condition"?
"In damaged condition" is grammatically correct. The phrase "at damaged" is considered grammatically incorrect.
How does "at the damaged site" differ in meaning from "in a damaged state"?
"At the damaged site" refers to a specific location where damage has occurred, while "in a damaged state" describes the condition of something being damaged.
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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
83%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested