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announce a update vs give a update

Both phrases are incorrect. The correct phrase is 'announce an update' or 'give an update.' The use of 'a' before 'update' is incorrect because 'update' starts with a vowel sound, so 'an' should be used instead of 'a.'

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 702 views

announce a update

This phrase is incorrect. 'A' should be replaced with 'an' before 'update.'

The correct phrase is 'announce an update.'
  • The board wants to announce a replacement asap.
  • Mike, announce a head is rolling.
  • We wanted you to announce a lot earlier than that.
  • All right, we announce a rabies quarantine.
  • Look, don't cheer if he announces a day off.
  • This murder announces a new breed of killer.
  • I am in Parliament tomorrow to announce a new treason bill.
  • The District Attorney's Office is proud to announce a moment of public healing.
  • They announce a fourth Matrix film...
  • But not it's time to announce a winner.
  • He was about to announce a product recall.
  • You'll hear them announce a power failure.
  • Oddsmakers announce a number before a game.
  • - We could announce a substitution, but everyone might leave.
  • Father plans to announce a new era for our country tomorrow, after the game.
  • The communication also announces a strategy to promote quality social services.
  • You announce a common European asylum system for 2010.
  • And they announce a masterpiece, a missle that will kill 20 million people.
  • I have come here to announce a new step in our policy of constructive unilateralism.
  • I can push this through the once I do, the President will announce a major bipartisan agreement in the State of the Union.

Alternatives:

  • announce an update
  • make an update
  • share an update
  • provide an update
  • deliver an update

give a update

This phrase is incorrect. 'A' should be replaced with 'an' before 'update.'

The correct phrase is 'give an update.'
  • Can the Council give a comprehensive update as to how the EU peacekeeping mission to Chad is progressing at this time?
  • I just wanted to give you a quick update.
  • Let me give you a little update, Detective.
  • I have been asked to introduce myself and to give you a preliminary update on...
  • Mr President, I would like to give colleagues a short update on where we stand on this important proposal.
  • Can the European Council give a comprehensive update as to the present political situation in the Darfur region of Sudan and state what role the European Union is presently playing to promote peace in this region?
  • Against this background, can the Commission give a detailed update on what recent action they have taken to address this serious health issue and what, if any, future initiatives they are proposing?
  • Can the Commission give a precise update on the outcome of the consultations mentioned in its answer and on the legislative policy it has decided to pursue further to the consultations and internal discussions?
  • Time to give our client a status update.
  • I'm required to give updates on your mental and physical condition every 72 hours.
  • By invitation, the Director will regularly address the ENVI to give updates and assessments on the epidemiological situation.
  • I need you at compstat tomorrow to give the update.
  • Give me updates as soon as you have them.
  • Greg gives me updates on his New York cousin.
  • Could the Commission please give an update of the implementation status of Directive 2008/51/EC OJ L 179, 8.7.2008, p.
  • Maybe she can give us an update on their mission.
  • Now to give us an update, Special Agent in Charge Bill Wheeler.
  • All right, give me an update on Judge Harper.
  • Because he's waiting for me to give him an update.
  • Okay, give me another update in 20 minutes.

Alternatives:

  • give an update
  • provide an update
  • offer an update
  • share an update
  • deliver an update

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