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harvested allowed
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "harvested allowed" is not correct and does not make sense in written English.
It seems to be a combination of two separate ideas, but without context, it is unclear how it could be used. Example: "The crops harvested were allowed to dry in the sun."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
Science
News & Media
Alternative expressions(1)
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Usage summary
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
1 human-written examples
— Jeff Gordinier LA Weekly: "Freekeh's toasty flavor comes from an elaborate roasting process where young, green wheat is harvested, allowed to dry briefly in the fields and then set on fire," Jeanne Kelley says, providing some background on a salad that sounds both fascinating and delicious.
News & Media
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
59 human-written examples
At Pruneti, iris roots are left underground for four years, while a variety of 'grubbing operations' take place: flowers in various cycles of growth are bedded, weeded, cut and harvested, allowing for year-round production of orris.
News & Media
Several years of successful harvests allowed him to make modest improvements to his simple home, and send his eldest child to university.
News & Media
Results from three successive harvests allowed us to determine the persistence along the time of beneficial effects of these treatments under natural drought conditions.
Science
Although an abundant soy harvest allowed the BCRA to increase reserves in April, the going has been tougher in May and reserves have stagnated at $28.3 billion.Combine inflationary expectations, stagnant reserves and the latest untethering of the exchange rate, and Argentines are understandably spooked by the recent decline.
News & Media
Blood was collected at the time of harvest, allowed to clot at room temperature for 5 min, then centrifuged at 4,000 rpm for 10 min. Serum was removed and stored at -80°C.
Science
Indeed, an earlier study that also examined the impact of different management regimes on harvest-induced evolution found that, for an explicit multi-locus model, simulating 100 years without harvesting allowed the distribution of allele frequencies to stabilize (Tenhumberg et al. 2004).
Science
The differences between them stem from what happens after the leaves are harvested and allowed to wilt.
Academia
That night, we got to smoke Moroccan hash without the fear of having our organs harvested, and allowed the deep, mellow high to wipe away the anxiety we'd accumulated during the day.
News & Media
From the mutagenized worms, progeny were harvested and allowed to self-fertilize in order to fix induced mutations.
Science
Following incubation, cells were washed 2× with Hanks buffer and either immediately harvested or allowed to recover in fresh media for 12 h at 37 °C.
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When describing agricultural practices, ensure the phrase indicates who granted permission or what conditions made harvesting permissible. Use a more grammatically sound construction like "harvesting was allowed" or "harvested with permission".
Common error
Avoid using "harvested allowed" as it lacks a clear subject and auxiliary verb, making the sentence grammatically incomplete. Always ensure your verb phrases include necessary components for clarity.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "harvested allowed" functions as an incomplete verb phrase. As noted by Ludwig AI, this construction lacks the necessary grammatical elements to form a complete thought and therefore is not used as is.
Frequent in
Science
33%
News & Media
33%
Formal & Business
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Less common in
Encyclopedias
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Wiki
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Academia
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "harvested allowed" is grammatically incorrect and should be avoided in formal writing. As Ludwig AI indicates, this phrase lacks essential grammatical elements. When intending to convey that something was gathered with permission, it is best to use grammatically correct alternatives such as "harvesting was allowed" or "harvested with permission". These alternatives ensure clarity and appropriateness in various contexts.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
harvested and permitted
Replaces "allowed" with "permitted", maintaining a similar meaning but with a slightly more formal tone.
harvested with permission
Rephrases the sentence to indicate that the harvesting occurred because permission was granted.
gathering was authorized
Substitutes "harvested" with "gathering" and "allowed" with "authorized", providing a more formal and passive construction.
collection was approved
Uses "collection" instead of "harvested" and "approved" instead of "allowed", offering a more general and formal alternative.
picking was sanctioned
Replaces "harvesting" with "picking" and "allowed" with "sanctioned", resulting in a more formal and legalistic tone.
crop was cleared for harvest
Indicates that the crop met the requirements and was approved to be harvested.
produce was deemed harvestable
Suggests that the produce reached a state where harvesting was considered appropriate and suitable.
yield was approved for collection
Uses "yield" instead of "harvest", and restructures the sentence to focus on the approval for collection.
harvesting was greenlit
Uses the term "greenlit" to express approval for harvesting, adding a slightly informal tone.
removal was consented to
Replaces "harvested" with "removal" and restructures the sentence to focus on the consent given for the removal.
FAQs
How can I rephrase "harvested allowed" to be grammatically correct?
You can rephrase it as "harvesting was allowed", indicating that the act of harvesting received permission. Alternatively, "the harvested crops were allowed to dry" is a full sentence.
What is a more formal way to say "harvested allowed"?
A more formal way to express the same idea is "harvesting was authorized" or "harvesting was permitted". These options add a level of official approval to the statement.
Is "harvested allowed" grammatically correct in academic writing?
No, "harvested allowed" is not grammatically correct and should be avoided in academic writing. Use phrases like "the harvested samples were allowed to incubate" or "harvesting was authorized" instead.
What's the difference between "harvested allowed" and "harvesting was allowed"?
"Harvested allowed" is an incomplete phrase lacking a verb, whereas "harvesting was allowed" is a complete, grammatically correct passive construction indicating permission for the action of harvesting.
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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
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested