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Grammar usage guide and real-world examples

USAGE SUMMARY

"including to" is not correct or usable in written English.
To make a sentence correctly using the words "including" and "to," you could say "This picnic includes activities that range from running to playing cards."

⚠ May contain grammatical issues

News & Media

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

60 human-written examples

Including to a city near you.

That applies widely, including to the iPhone.

News & Media

Independent

They lost six times, including to GWS.

They took more official trips together, including to Iraq.

News & Media

The New York Times

Mr. Sliwowski sells 20,000 a week, including to restaurants.

News & Media

The New York Times

including to your own staff and local politicians and activists.

News & Media

The Guardian

Kids could now carry the music anywhere, including to school.

News & Media

The New Yorker

But she travels a lot, including to Cairo.

They could go where they wanted, including to the West.

News & Media

The New York Times

But the blackening spread, including to both of my legs.

Using the Renda comes with other costs, including to taxpayers.

News & Media

The New York Times
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Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Always use "including" without the preposition "to". The word "including" already functions as a preposition.

Common error

Avoid adding extra prepositions like "to" after "including". Saying "including to" is grammatically incorrect and should be revised to simply "including".

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87%

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Linguistic Context

"Including to" functions as a prepositional phrase, but it is grammatically incorrect. Ludwig AI identifies this as an error, as the word "including" already acts as a preposition. The correct usage is simply "including".

Expression frequency: Very common

Frequent in

News & Media

78%

Science

13%

Wiki

2%

Less common in

Formal & Business

2%

Reference

2%

Encyclopedias

1%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, the phrase "including to" is grammatically incorrect and should be avoided. The correct form is simply "including". Although Ludwig presents many examples where this incorrect phrase is used, Ludwig AI flags it as an error. When you need to specify elements or items that are part of a larger group, use "including" followed directly by those elements. Alternative phrases like "such as", "which includes", and "that includes" can also be used depending on the context. Always aim for grammatical accuracy to ensure clarity in your writing.

FAQs

How to use "including" correctly in a sentence?

Use "including" followed directly by the items or examples you want to include, without adding "to". For example: "The price includes taxes and fees."

What can I say instead of "including to"?

The correct alternative is simply "including". You can also use phrases like "such as", "which includes", or "that includes" depending on the context.

Which is correct, "including to" or "including"?

"Including" is the correct form. "Including to" is grammatically incorrect and should be avoided.

Is there a difference between "including" and "inclusive of"?

"Including" introduces examples or a partial list of items. "Inclusive of" implies that the listed items are fully part of a larger group or category. Both are grammatically correct, but their meanings differ slightly. For example: "The price is inclusive of taxes" means taxes are already part of the price.

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