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initiating on
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "initiating on" is not correct in standard written English.
It is typically used incorrectly; the correct preposition would be "initiating" followed by a direct object or "initiating in" depending on the context. Example: "We are initiating the project next week."
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Exact Expressions
11 human-written examples
A vestige of this origin might survive today in the strong preference of eukaryotic primases for initiating on poly-pyrimidine stretches of template DNA[20].
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Initiating on combination therapy was rare (2%).
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The observed mean number of monotherapy days on the initiating antipsychotic for olanzapine, quetiapine, and risperidone are presented in Table 3 for patients initiating on monotherapy and for patients initiating on polypharmacy.
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Patients initiating on a protease inhibitor (PI -based first-line regimen were less likely to have undetectable viral load [aOR = 0.72 (95% CI = 0.63-0.83)] comPI -basedthose initiating on a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI)-based regimen.
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Patients initiating on neither NNRTI- or PI-based first-line regimens were too few (n = 28) to include in our statistical analysis and were therefore excluded.
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However, in vivo studies of the early Xenopus embryo also show a similar effect, with DNA replication initiating on only partially decondensed chromosomes (Leibovici et al., 1992; Lemaitre et al., 1998).
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Similar Expressions
49 human-written examples
Medical providers are asked to invite all patients initiating on-site HCV treatment to consider enrolling in the trial.
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In addition, patients initiating on-site HCV treatment undergo HIV tests as part of our standard treatment protocol.
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Medical providers in the four TB clinics are asked to invite all patients initiating on-site anti-TB and DM treatment to consider enrolling in the trial.
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Now people are bringing stuff that initiated on-line back to modify their actual space.
News & Media
We gave the materials, initiated on-line feed-back.
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Replace "initiating on" with more grammatically sound alternatives like "starting on" or "beginning on" to ensure clarity and correctness. For instance, use "starting treatment on day 7" instead of "initiating on day 7".
Common error
Avoid using "initiating on" when a direct object or "in" is more appropriate. Saying "initiating the process" or "initiating in phase 2" is clearer and grammatically correct, preventing potential misinterpretations.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "initiating on" is used as a prepositional phrase. Ludwig AI indicates that this construction is not standard written English and suggests that a direct object or the preposition "in" might be more appropriate.
Frequent in
Science
57%
News & Media
29%
Formal & Business
7%
Less common in
Wiki
7%
Reference
0%
Social Media
0%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while the phrase "initiating on" appears in various contexts, including scientific and news articles, Ludwig indicates that it's not considered standard English. It is more appropriate to use phrases such as "starting on", "beginning on", or to rephrase the sentence for better clarity. Due to the potential for grammatical errors, carefully consider the context and choose a more precise and grammatically correct alternative to ensure effective communication.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
starting on
Replaces "initiating" with a more common synonym, maintaining the preposition "on".
beginning on
Substitutes "initiating" with "beginning", offering a slightly more formal alternative while keeping "on".
commencing on
Provides a formal synonym for "initiating", maintaining the preposition "on".
launching on
Suggests a more active start, often used for projects or products, keeping the "on" preposition.
embarking on
Implies starting a journey or new endeavor, retaining the "on" preposition.
starting with
Uses "with" instead of "on" to indicate a starting point or element.
beginning with
Similar to "starting with", but slightly more formal.
initiating from
This changes the preposition to "from", focusing on the origin of the initiation.
starting from
Indicates a point of origin, similar to "initiating from".
commencing from
A formal way to indicate a starting point.
FAQs
What's a more grammatically correct alternative to "initiating on"?
Consider using phrases like "starting on", "beginning on", or restructuring your sentence for better clarity.
When is it appropriate to use "initiating"?
The verb "initiating" is best used followed by a direct object (e.g., "initiating a project") or with the preposition "in" (e.g., "initiating in the second phase").
How can I rephrase a sentence that includes "initiating on" for better flow?
What are some common mistakes people make when using "initiating"?
A common mistake is using "initiating on" when "initiating" should be followed by a direct object or a more suitable preposition like "in". Avoid using "initiating on".
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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
81%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested