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Free sign upThe phrase "thought to join" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when expressing a belief or assumption about someone or something intending to become part of a group or organization. Example: "She was thought to join the committee after her impressive presentation at the conference."
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He had thought to join the militants.
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Expelled from Rugby, he thinks to join the army, while wishing to avoid any risk of combat.
Leaving the reader space to breathe and think, to join the dots themselves and come to their own conclusions.
Others, including armed civilians, are thought to have joined them.
At least 50 Britons are thought to have joined al-Shabaab.
Hundreds of young Saudis are thought to have joined the jihadists in Iraq.
Hadfi lived in Belgium and was thought to have joined Isis in Syria.
At least 3,000 Europeans are thought to have joined Isis in Syria and Iraq.
More than 750 British men and women are thought to have joined Isis in Syria and Iraq, according to the BBC.
Christoph Waltz is thought to have joined the cast of Skyfall sequel Bond 24 as a "cunning nemesis".
The axe fell heavily on managers and technicians: around 80% of the staff at Intevep, PDVSA's research arm, are thought to have joined the strike.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com