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since participated
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "since participated" is not correct in English and does not convey a clear meaning.
It may be intended to indicate participation that has occurred from a certain point in time, but it lacks proper grammatical structure. Example: "I have participated in several workshops since last year."
⚠ May contain grammatical issues
News & Media
Science
Wiki
Formal & Business
Alternative expressions(4)
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
11 human-written examples
Once known for its investments in military contracting, Carlyle has since participated in dozens of big name takeovers, including those of Dunkin' Brands and Hertz.
News & Media
Celebrities, singers and musicians, sports figures, TV shows' cast and crews, CEOs and other business leaders, have since participated, allowing the ALS Challenge to spread even further.
News & Media
I have since participated in two more walks.
News & Media
She joined FEMEN in 2012, and has since participated in several other protests.
News & Media
Cuba has since participated in the WBC's of 2009 and 2013.
Wiki
April 24th of this year marks the initiative's 21st anniversary where 37 million children and parents and more than 3.5 million workplaces across the country have since participated.
News & Media
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
49 human-written examples
Participants were asked if they had been ill since participating in the pond cleaning activity.
Science
As the ECHR said, barring prisoners from voting may actually harm rehabilitation work, since participating in elections is likely to encourage them to become responsible, law-abiding citizens.
News & Media
Since participating in the experiment, he said, "I'm a lot more interested in engaging with people who are open minded and are willing to talk about the whole picture".
News & Media
Saudia Sinclair of the Bronx, who has been taking Benlysta since participating in an early clinical trial in 2003, said the drug had cleared up her skin lesions, partly relieved her fatigue and allowed her to stop taking steroids.
News & Media
Participants also gave accounts of changes to their dressing patterns or personal wardrobe habits since participating in CrossFit.
Science
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When you intend to express that something happened after a certain point, clarify your sentence. For example, you can say "He has "since participated"" or "He "participated since"".
Common error
Avoid using "since participated" without a helping verb (like 'has'). This omits essential tense information, leading to ungrammatical sentences. Instead use "has "since participated"".
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81%
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "since participated" functions as an adverbial modifier, indicating a time relationship between two events or actions. However, as noted by Ludwig AI, it is often considered grammatically incomplete without an auxiliary verb to support the tense. The corrected alternative "has "since participated"" is considered more grammatically sound.
Frequent in
News & Media
36%
Science
36%
Wiki
18%
Less common in
Formal & Business
9%
Reference
0%
Encyclopedias
0%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
The phrase "since participated" is often used to indicate that an action occurred after a certain point. However, Ludwig AI identifies it as grammatically incorrect without an auxiliary verb. Its usage spans News & Media, Scientific articles, Wiki entries and Formal documents. Although common, particularly in informal contexts, it's best to use alternatives like "has "since participated"", "has participated subsequently", or restructure your sentence for greater clarity and grammatical correctness. When writing, ensure your sentences are grammatically complete and avoid this ambiguous wording for clear communication.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
has since taken part
Replaces "participated" with "taken part" and adds "has" for better tense agreement.
has participated subsequently
Replaces "since" with "subsequently" for a more formal tone.
participated afterwards
Emphasizes the sequence of events using "afterwards" instead of "since".
has then been involved
Uses "involved" and "then" to convey a similar meaning.
has recently joined
Highlights the recency of the participation.
has since been a participant
Nominalizes "participated" to "participant" for a different sentence structure.
has come on board subsequently
Uses the idiom "come on board" to indicate joining or participating.
has been a part of
A simpler way to express involvement.
has been active in
Suggests ongoing involvement rather than a one-time participation.
has engaged with
Uses "engaged with" to describe interaction and participation.
FAQs
How can I correctly use "since" to describe participation?
To use "since" correctly, ensure your sentence clearly indicates the timeframe. For instance, use "He has "since participated"" to show ongoing participation from a past point. Alternatively, you can use "He "participated since"".
What's the difference between ""since participated"" and ""participated since""?
"Since participated" is typically ungrammatical without an auxiliary verb. "Participated since" implies that the participation started at a specific past time and may continue.
What are some alternatives to ""since participated""?
Consider using phrases like "has "since taken part"", "has participated subsequently", or "participated afterwards" for clarity and grammatical accuracy.
Why does Ludwig AI mark ""since participated"" as incorrect?
Ludwig AI flags "since participated" because it often lacks necessary grammatical structure. The phrase needs an auxiliary verb to form a complete tense, such as "has" or "have".
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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