was reported into

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "was reported into" is not correct and is not typically used in written English.
It is generally used incorrectly; the correct preposition should be "to" instead of "into." Example: "The incident was reported to the authorities."

⚠ May contain grammatical issues

Science

News & Media

Formal & Business

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

4 human-written examples

As if to prove the need, this week a Chinese incursion was reported into the Indian-controlled part of Kashmir involving hundreds of Chinese soldiers.

The Economist

Luckily, this time, no spill was reported into the GOM, partly because Abkatun Alpha was a processing platform that separates oil, gas and water, after receiving the production from other platforms.

Huffington Post

When the date of onset was missing, the date when the sample was received by the laboratory or when the case was reported into the iPHIS database was used.

BMC Infectious Diseases

The date of onset of illness was reported for 1,670 (86.4%) cases; 230 (11.9%) and 32 (1.7 %) cases only had information on the date when the sample was received by the laboratory and the date when the case was reported into the iPHIS database, respectively.

BMC Infectious Diseases

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

56 human-written examples

None of those cases -- misdiagnosed and misunderstood -- were reported into the medical surveillance system on which epidemiology depends.

The New York Times

The irony of the rather poor first-quarter earnings of the New York Times being reported into the Forbes database by a series of algorithms should not be lost on anyone, not least the NYT itself.

The Guardian

In this paper an investigation is reported into the natural frequencies and modes of laminated composite plates.

Journal of Sound and Vibration

Research has been reported into manganese oxide nanomaterials with different morphologies, such as nanorods, nanowires, nanotubes, and urchin-like nanostructure [2].

Nanoscale Research Letters

Approximately 65,000 antibody reactive cases of HCV have been reported into iPHIS since 1992.

BMC Public Health

Between January 1 , 2007and December 31 , 2009 1,935 S. Enteritidis cases were reported into iPHIS in Ontario.

BMC Infectious Diseases

Then, all the tissue probabilistic atlases were reported into the Montreal Neurological Institute (MNI) space.

BioMed Research International

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Always use the correct preposition "to" instead of "into" when indicating the recipient of a report. For example, use "the incident "was reported to" the authorities".

Common error

Avoid using the preposition "into" when the context requires indicating the recipient of a report. The correct preposition is "to". Incorrect: "The issue "was reported into" the manager". Correct: "The issue "was reported to" the manager".

Linguistic Context

The phrase "was reported into" functions as a passive construction where an action (reporting) is directed, but, according to Ludwig, is grammatically suspect and the preposition choice is incorrect. The examples illustrate its use across various domains, but usage is generally discouraged.

Expression frequency: Rare

Frequent in

Science

30%

News & Media

25%

Formal & Business

20%

Less common in

Wiki

15%

Social Media

5%

Encyclopedias

5%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, the phrase "was reported into" is generally considered grammatically incorrect, with the preferred preposition being "to". While examples exist across various domains like science, news, and business, Ludwig highlights that it's better to opt for alternatives such as ""was reported to"", "was submitted to", or similar phrases to ensure grammatical accuracy and clarity. When describing the act of entering data, consider "was entered into".

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

was reported to

Replaces "into" with the correct preposition "to", indicating the recipient of the report.

was submitted to

Highlights the action of providing the report to a specific entity.

was communicated to

Focuses on the act of conveying the information to someone.

was entered into

Indicates the act of formally entering data or information into a system or record.

was documented in

Emphasizes the recording or documenting of the report.

was filed in

Specifies the location or system where the report was officially recorded.

was registered in

Similar to "was filed in" but with a greater emphasis on official registration.

was logged in

Similar to filing, but suggests a digital logging or recording process.

was channeled to

Indicates information was directed towards a specific entity or purpose.

was fed into

Suggests information was introduced into a data processing system.

FAQs

What is the correct preposition to use with "was reported"?

The correct preposition to use with "was reported" is typically "to", as in "The incident "was reported to" the police."

Can I use "was reported into" in any context?

While the phrase "was reported into" appears in some contexts, it is generally considered grammatically incorrect. It's better to use ""was reported to"" or a similar alternative.

What are some alternatives to "was reported into"?

Alternatives include ""was reported to"", "was submitted to", or "was filed in", depending on the specific context.

How can I ensure I'm using the correct preposition after "was reported"?

Always consider the intended meaning. If you're indicating the recipient of the report, use "to". If you're describing the action of entering data, consider phrases like "was entered into".