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in which containing
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "in which containing" is not correct in written English.
It is not a standard construction and does not convey a clear meaning. Example: "The document includes a section in which containing the relevant data is essential for understanding the results."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
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News & Media
Alternative expressions(7)
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Exact Expressions
2 human-written examples
Vapor liquid equilibria (VLE) play an important role in designing and modeling of separation processes, in which containing vapor and liquid in equilibrium.
Science
For settings in which containing MDR-TB is the most important consideration, Xpert for smear-positives has the greatest effectiveness for this outcome, but at substantial price and very little impact on overall TB incidence and mortality.
Science
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Similar Expressions
57 human-written examples
And a small blue treasure chest that I kept my earrings in, which contained four pennies stuck together.
News & Media
For every, let be the component in which contains.
Thus the bandwidth in which contains 98% or 99% signal total power is finite, and the finite bandwidth value is viewed as the effective bandwidth.
"It will take many thousand years to raise fat," she writes, and this is some beginning, many beginnings, the potential in which contains a space meant to unfold to worlds, would we not die.
News & Media
Anerdian is a kind of skin disinfectants that used widely in clinics, in which contains iodine (0.2 ± 0.02 %), chlorhexidine acetate (0.45 ± 0.045 %), ethanol (65 ± 5 %).
Science
The API is also revenue system in-built which contains location-based advertising, promotions and coupons and in-app micropayments and wallet.
News & Media
A more ambitious alternative is the plug-in hybrid, which contains an additional battery and can be plugged in to get the charge as high as possible.
News & Media
The Huntington then decided that it belonged in the National Archives in Washington, which contain other important Nazi documents.
News & Media
In Jefferson County, the most populous county in Kentucky, which contains Louisville, the largest city in the state, Clinton's margin of victory was an impressive seventeen percentage points.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Avoid using the phrase "in which containing" as it is grammatically incorrect. Opt for alternatives like "that contains" or "which contains" to maintain clarity and accuracy in your writing.
Common error
Using "containing" after "in which" creates a redundant structure. Ensure that the verb following "in which" is correctly conjugated to avoid grammatical errors.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "in which containing" is grammatically incorrect and does not serve a clear grammatical function in English. It attempts to create a relative clause but fails due to the improper combination of "in which" with the present participle "containing". Ludwig AI indicates that the phrase is not a standard construction.
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Science
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News & Media
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Formal & Business
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "in which containing" is grammatically incorrect and rarely used in written English. Ludwig AI flags it as a non-standard construction. While it attempts to establish a relative clause specifying inclusion, it fails to do so effectively. Correct alternatives such as "that contains" or "which contains" should be used instead to ensure grammatical accuracy and clarity. Due to its incorrectness, this phrase is best avoided in formal or professional writing. While the contexts of use are roughly equivalent between science and news, it is best to consider alternatives to the use of the phrase.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
that contains
Replaces the relative clause "in which" with a simpler pronoun, ensuring grammatical correctness.
which contains
Similar to "that contains", but uses "which" as a relative pronoun to refer back to a noun.
in which it includes
Replaces "containing" with "includes" for clarity and grammatical accuracy.
where it contains
Uses "where" to indicate a location or context, followed by the verb "contains".
that encompasses
Emphasizes the comprehensive nature of the inclusion using "encompasses".
which holds
Uses "holds" as a more descriptive verb to replace "contains".
in that it features
Highlights specific features within the referenced subject using "features".
containing
Uses a present participle to describe the subject. This is grammatically correct, if constructed properly.
that is comprised of
Indicates that something is made up of certain elements.
within which is
Inverts the structure for emphasis, maintaining grammatical correctness.
FAQs
How can I rephrase a sentence that uses "in which containing"?
Replace "in which containing" with phrases like "that contains" or "which includes" for better grammatical accuracy and clarity.
Is "in which containing" grammatically correct?
No, "in which containing" is grammatically incorrect. It's better to use relative pronouns like "that" or "which" followed by a correctly conjugated verb such as "contains" or "includes".
What's the difference between "in which containing" and "which contains"?
"In which containing" is not a standard or grammatically correct construction. Use "which contains" to correctly indicate that something includes or holds something else.
Are there situations where "in which containing" might be acceptable?
Due to its grammatical incorrectness, "in which containing" is generally not acceptable in formal or academic writing. Opt for grammatically correct alternatives like "in which it contains" or simply use "that contains".
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Usage summary
Human-verified examples
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Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
79%
Authority and reliability
1.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested