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had resolving
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "had resolving" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It may be intended to describe a past action related to resolving something, but it lacks proper grammatical structure. Example: "They had resolving issues with the project, which caused delays."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
Science
News & Media
Alternative expressions(2)
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
5 human-written examples
In addition, these animals had resolving hemorrhages at the ileocecocolic valve.
Science
Suicide ideation reduces significantly more in those individuals who also had resolving depression.
Science
Sixteen of the 71 patients developed RA, 15 developed non-RA persistent synovitis and 40 had resolving disease.
Sixteen of these patients developed RA, 15 developed non-RA persistent synovitis and 44 had resolving disease.
At randomisation 5096%6%) of amoxicillin infants and 49 (96%) of placebo infants had OME as the worst ear diagnosis; 3 infants had resolving AOM and started the intervention study after an additional week of antibiotic treatment; one infant (placebo) had unilateral dry perforation.
Science
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
54 human-written examples
But we had resolve.
News & Media
"Then they had resolve.
News & Media
She had resolve, and self-respect.
News & Media
For the moment, at least, they had resolved their differences.
News & Media
By September 2010, she had resolved to give up on Aurora.
News & Media
The Senators will wish they had resolved the Aleksei Yashin dispute.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When describing a situation where something is in the process of being resolved, use phrases like "was resolving" or "was in the process of resolving" for better clarity.
Common error
Do not use "had resolving" to describe a process of resolution. It is grammatically incorrect. Instead, use "had resolved" to indicate completion or "was resolving" to indicate an ongoing action.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "had resolving" is grammatically incorrect. Ludwig AI shows that correct alternatives include "was resolving" or "had resolved", depending on the intended meaning. It attempts to describe a past action that is related to resolving an action or situation, or finding a solution, but its grammatical structure is not correct.
Frequent in
Science
60%
News & Media
40%
Formal & Business
0%
Less common in
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "had resolving" is considered grammatically incorrect. Ludwig AI indicates that while some examples exist, it is not standard English usage. More appropriate alternatives include "was resolving" to indicate an ongoing process, or "had resolved" to denote completion. Given its infrequent use and grammatical issues, it's best to avoid "had resolving" in formal writing. Always refer to Ludwig AI for examples of the correct tense.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
had resolved
Expresses the idea of solving or clarifying definitively.
was resolving
Changes the tense to continuous past, suggesting an ongoing process of resolving.
were resolving
Indicates an action where multiple entities or issues are being addressed.
was in the process of resolving
Emphasizes the stage of being actively engaged in resolving something.
was working on resolving
Highlights effort and intention in finding a resolution.
experienced resolution
Highlights the personal sensation or awareness of a situation being resolved.
had initiated resolution
Indicates the commencement of a resolving action.
encountered resolution
Focuses on unexpectedly finding or meeting a resolution during an action or event.
saw resolution in
Focuses on observing the process of something resolving.
was seeing to resolution
Conveys the active management and overseeing of a problem until it is resolved.
FAQs
What is the correct way to use "resolve" in the past continuous tense?
The correct way to use "resolve" in the past continuous tense is "was resolving" or "were resolving", depending on whether you're referring to a singular or plural subject.
Is "had resolving" grammatically correct?
No, "had resolving" is not grammatically correct. The correct form would typically be "had resolved" or "was resolving".
When should I use "had resolved" instead of "had resolving"?
"Had resolved" should be used when you want to indicate that something was finished or completed in the past. For example, "The issue "had resolved" itself before we intervened".
What are some alternatives to "had resolving" that I can use in my writing?
Some alternatives include "was resolving", "had resolved", or "was in the process of resolving", depending on the intended meaning and context. Consider also using "was working on resolving".
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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
87%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested