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all the documents vs all of the documents

Both 'all the documents' and 'all of the documents' are correct and commonly used in English. They are interchangeable and convey the same idea.
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all the documents

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to refer to every document in a specific context without the need for 'of'.

Examples:

  • Please review all the documents before the meeting.
  • She organized all the documents in the file cabinet.
  • Now, here are all the documents you wanted.
  • Public service broadcasters do not own all the documents in their archives.
  • This time, we were able to audit virtually all the documents, apart from 2.3 %.
  • Lighter producers should provide on request without delay to the competent authorities established under Article 6 of the Directive 2001/95/EC all the documents needed.
  • A detailed examination of all the documents is in progress before final payment is made.
  • Madam President, on Monday evening, after your statement about the Berlusconi business in Spain, I asked whether you could possibly let us have all the documents you had received from the Spanish political and judicial authorities.
  • This database shall include all the documents drawn up by the European Parliament.
  • Carolyn, I want you to go back over all the documents.
  • I can perfectly understand everything, but need to go through all the documents.
  • The solicitor will give you all the documents.
  • You see, indefinite acquittal all the documents are annulled.
  • But all the documents are in my briefcase.
  • He signed all the documents with one of his covers.
  • We have all the documents necessary to prove it.
  • However, this is only possible with access to all the documents and information.
  • You just make sure all the documents are ready.
  • That means publishing all the documents relating to the channel tunnel safety authority.
  • In principle, all the documents of the institutions are accessible.
  • Finally, again by the same deadline, Italy shall send all the documents demonstrating that it has initiated the procedures for recovering the unlawful aid from the recipients.
  • Only when all the documents are assessed, including the audit controls statements, will the closure process be completed.

Alternatives:

  • all of the documents
  • every document
  • each document
  • the entire set of documents
  • the complete set of documents

all of the documents

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to refer to every document in a specific context with the addition of 'of'.

Examples:

  • Please review all of the documents before the meeting.
  • She organized all of the documents in the file cabinet.
  • BRENNAN: I need you to reassemble all of the documents that have been shredded.
  • The Commission has translated all of the documents into one language, but the delays in submitting the NEEAPs have had repercussions on the translation schedule.
  • If all of the documents have already expired, the readmission obligation in paragraph 1 rests on the Member State that issued the document with the most recent expiry date.
  • The Regulation is about access to all of the documents held, received or produced by the three institutions when acting in its legislative capacity.
  • If all of the documents have already expired, the readmission obligation in paragraph 1 of this Article is for the Member State that issued the document with the most recent expiry date.
  • If all of the documents have already expired, the readmission obligation in paragraph 1 is for the Member State that issued the document with the most recent expiry date.
  • If all of the documents have already expired, the readmission obligation in paragraph 1(b) and/or (c) is for the Member State that issued the document with the most recent expiry date.
  • I have reviewed all of the documents, and unless you have something to add, Ms. Sherman, I'm going to have to rule that you are legally responsible for the lien on the home.
  • Greg had the morgue supervisor sign all of the documents necessary to release the body, and then placed Jane Doe's body in Amy's bag.
  • Order, in particular, the return of all of the documents seized in the course of the inspections carried out, failing which, the Commission will have its future decision on the substance annulled by the Court, and
  • And all of the documents and evidence turned out to be forged.
  • One of the men I sent to investigate the CIA safe house disappeared with all of the documents, all of the evidence.

Alternatives:

  • all the documents
  • every document
  • each document
  • the entire set of documents
  • the complete set of documents

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