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all the documents vs all the document

The correct phrase is 'all the documents'. 'Documents' should be used in the plural form to match the determiner 'all'. In this context, 'document' is not appropriate because it is a singular noun.
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all the documents

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'all the documents' when referring to a collection of multiple documents. The plural form 'documents' matches the plural meaning of 'all'.

Examples:

  • Please review all the documents before the meeting.
  • I have read all the documents you sent me.
  • 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 document collection
  • the complete set of documents

all the document

This phrase is incorrect in English.

  • Apply static word wrapping on all the document. That means that a new line of text will automatically start when the current line exceeds the length specified by the Wrap words at option in the Editing tab in Settings Configure Editor...
  • Apply static word wrapping on all the document. That means that a new line of text will automatically start when the current line exceeds the length specified by the Wrap words at: option in the Editing tab in Settings Configure Editor...
  • In conclusion, Mr President, in my opinion, Parliament can adopt once and for all the document adopted by the Commission.
  • All the documents are dated today.
  • A detailed examination of all the documents is in progress before final payment is made.
  • All the documents listed above should be duly filled in, legible, and signed.
  • All the documents listed above will be used in the selection procedure.
  • All the documents you need are in this envelope.
  • He signed all the documents with one of his covers.
  • We have all the documents necessary to prove it.
  • You see, indefinite acquittal all the documents are annulled.
  • The solicitor will give you all the documents.
  • All the documents are in that envelope.
  • But all the documents are in my briefcase.
  • However, this is only possible with access to all the documents and information.
  • This database shall include all the documents drawn up by the European Parliament.
  • All the documents accompanying the proposal for a directive include it wholeheartedly amongst measures for promoting male/female equality at work.
  • Public service broadcasters do not own all the documents in their archives.
  • In principle, all the documents of the institutions are accessible.
  • Carolyn, I want you to go back over all the documents.

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