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conditionally be approved
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "conditionally be approved" is not correct in standard written English.
It seems to be a misplacement of words; a more appropriate structure would be "to be conditionally approved." Example: "The proposal will be conditionally approved pending further review of the financial documents."
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60 human-written examples
In less invasive research on behavior and genetics, 15 projects were approved or conditionally approved to continue and six projects ended.
News & Media
One conditionally accepted paper was subsequently withdrawn based on problems arising post-review, while the remaining 37 were approved for the final conference proceedings and presentation.
Science
The validation of the model is approved.
Pazopanib was approved by the US FDA for the treatment of patients with advanced RCC in 2009 [ 25] and was conditionally approved by the European Medicines Agency in 2010.
Science
The mean and variance will, conditionally, be modelled.
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The Vogtle loan guarantee had been conditionally approved by the Obama administration four years ago, and Southern is already well into construction — although it's running about 21 months behind schedule according to the anti-nuclear group Public Citizen.
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Shellfish production is allowed in Keller Bay and Lavaca Bay south of Point Comfort, but is restricted along the eastern and northern coast and Chocolate Bay, and is conditionally approved in the remaining locations, including along the shore of Port Lavaca.
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Four families whose children had applied to the program and been conditionally approved filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration after it was canceled.
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Schumer also cited the case of an African-American woman who filed suit after being denied a home-equity loan, even after the loan application was conditionally approved based on her credit report.
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"We are evaluating the Letter of Authorization issued today and will continue to pursue the 2015 program that was conditionally approved by the Bureau of Ocean and Energy Management in May," said Shell spokesman Curtis Smith in an email to The Huffington Post.
News & Media
A month later, we heard that his petition had been conditionally approved and forwarded to the State Department's National Visa Center in New Hampshire for final approval.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Instead of using the grammatically awkward "conditionally be approved", opt for phrases like "be conditionally approved" or "be subject to conditional approval" to ensure clarity and correctness.
Common error
Avoid placing "conditionally" before "be approved". The correct structure positions "conditionally" to modify "approved" directly, maintaining grammatical accuracy.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "conditionally be approved" is an incorrect phrasing aiming to describe an action (approval) that is subject to certain requirements or stipulations. Ludwig AI confirms that this particular word order is not standard in English.
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while the intent behind the phrase "conditionally be approved" is understandable, it's grammatically incorrect and not found in standard English usage, as confirmed by Ludwig AI. Better alternatives include "be conditionally approved" or "be subject to conditional approval", which accurately convey the concept of approval contingent on specific conditions. When writing, ensure the correct word order to maintain clarity and credibility. Avoid using the phrase "conditionally be approved" to prevent miscommunication.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
be subject to conditional approval
Rephrases the concept to emphasize the conditional nature of the approval process.
be approved conditionally
Inverts the order for better grammatical flow.
be granted conditional approval
Adds the concept of "granting" the approval, making it more active.
be conditionally sanctioned
Uses "sanctioned" to imply a more formal or official endorsement subject to conditions.
be provisionally approved
Replaces "conditionally" with "provisionally", indicating a temporary approval.
receive conditional endorsement
Emphasizes the backing or support, subject to certain conditions.
be tentatively approved
Substitutes "conditionally" with "tentatively", suggesting a preliminary approval.
be approved with stipulations
Replaces "conditionally" with "with stipulations", focusing on the specific requirements for approval.
be approved pending conditions
Highlights the pending nature of the approval, dependent on fulfilling certain criteria.
be approved subject to requirements
Focuses on the requirements that must be met for the approval to be fully validated.
FAQs
What is a more grammatically correct way to say "conditionally be approved"?
The grammatically correct alternatives include "to be conditionally approved" or "to be subject to conditional approval".
How does "be conditionally approved" differ in meaning from "conditionally be approved"?
While "be conditionally approved" is grammatically sound and means approval depends on certain conditions, "conditionally be approved" is not standard English.
When is it appropriate to use the phrase "conditionally approved"?
It's appropriate when describing something that has received approval with specific conditions that must be met. For example, "The project was conditionally approved pending environmental review."
Are there formal alternatives to "be conditionally approved"?
Yes, more formal alternatives include "to be subject to conditional approval" or "to receive conditional endorsement".
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Usage summary
Human-verified examples
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Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
60%
Authority and reliability
1.5/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested