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during recent past
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "during recent past" is not correct in standard written English.
The correct expression would be "in the recent past." Example: "In the recent past, we have seen significant changes in technology that have impacted our daily lives."
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Even though location-routing problem has experienced various developments during recent past, yet few papers are reported, wherein multimodal transportation is accounted for in such problems.
A univariate model which outperforms the benchmark during recent past period can also beat the benchmark in the near future out-of-sample.
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57 human-written examples
Owing to this, limited research efforts placed in this area during recent past decade.
One possible explanation for this fact is that people may base their expectations about future price growth on the price growth during the recent past.
News & Media
A country, for example, that overemphasizes G.D.P. growth and market performance is likely to focus policies on the big drivers of those — corporations and financial institutions — even when, as during the recent past, there has been little correlation between the performance of big businesses or elites and that of most people.
News & Media
The user still be able to notice the anomaly happened during the recent past time intervals.
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Particularly during the recent past, large companies have invested in integrated facilities, and with their inception there has been a significant increase in the production of processed marble.
Near the banks of the rivers and at the confluence, light yellow to yellowish brown soils are noticed which were deposited during the recent past.
Science
This indicates, undoubtedly, that the persistence of Cr in groundwater is shallow in nature and influenced by mining activity during the recent past.
Science
However, during the recent past engineering design has changed significantly as a result of rapid developments in computational hardware and software.
For the Lefkada-Preveza area, repeated impact of tsunami events was suggested during the recent past based on sedimentary and geomorphological investigations on present coastal geoarchives (cf. Vött et al., 2006; Fig. 2).
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Prefer the grammatically correct phrase "in the recent past" instead of "during recent past".
Common error
Avoid using "during" with timeframes that require "in". "During" is typically used to indicate an action happening within a specific event or period, whereas "in" refers to a more general span of time.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "during recent past" attempts to function as a prepositional phrase indicating a timeframe. However, this construction is grammatically incorrect. Ludwig AI indicates the expression is not correct in standard written English.
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while the phrase "during recent past" is sometimes used, it is grammatically incorrect. Ludwig AI marks it as incorrect. The proper phrasing is "in the recent past". It's crucial to use the correct preposition to maintain grammatical accuracy and clarity in your writing. While some sources may use the incorrect phrase, adhering to established grammatical rules ensures effective communication.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
in the recent past
Replaces the preposition "during" with "in", correcting the grammatical structure.
recently
Uses an adverb to indicate the time frame, simplifying the phrase.
in recent times
Emphasizes the modern era, providing a broader sense of the timeframe.
over the last few years
Specifies a shorter, more defined period.
in the past few years
Similar to the previous one but with a different word order.
in recent years
Specifies the timeframe using the word 'years'.
lately
Uses an adverb to indicate the time frame in an informal way.
of late
A more formal way to say "lately".
in the preceding period
Uses "preceding period" as an alternative way to denote "past".
in prior times
Replaces "recent" with "prior" and "past" with "times".
FAQs
What's the correct way to say "during recent past"?
The correct way to phrase it is "in the recent past". The preposition "in" is more appropriate when referring to a general period of time.
How can I rephrase "during recent past" to sound more natural?
You can use alternatives like "recently", "in recent times", or "over the last few years" depending on the specific nuance you want to convey.
Is "during recent past" grammatically correct?
No, "during recent past" is not grammatically correct. The correct preposition to use is "in", making the phrase "in the recent past".
What's the difference between "during recent past" and "in the recent past"?
"During recent past" is grammatically incorrect. "In the recent past" is the correct phrase to use when referring to events or situations that occurred not long ago.
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Usage summary
Human-verified examples
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Ludwig's wrap-up
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Source & Trust
81%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested