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by 2010 vs by 2010,

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'By 2010' is used when stating a deadline or a point in time by which something should be completed. 'By 2010,' with a comma, is used when the phrase is part of a larger sentence and requires a pause after the year.

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by 2010

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a deadline or a point in time by which something should be completed.

This phrase is used to specify a time limit or a target year for the completion of a task or event.

Examples:

We aim to finish the project by 2010.
The company plans to expand its operations by 2010.
All renovations should be completed by 2010.

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Background. In April 2002, the Parties to the Convention committed themselves to achieve by 2010 a significant reduction of the current rate of biodiversity loss ...
The World Summit on Sustainable Development held in Johannesburg in 2002 confirmed the 2010 Biodiversity Target and called for "the achievement by 2010 ...
ISSN 1725–2237. EEA Technical report No 11/2007. Halting the loss of biodiversity by 2010: proposal for a first set of indicators to monitor progress in Europe ...
Oct 12, 2007 ... You are here: Home / Publications / Halting the loss of biodiversity by 2010: proposal for a first set of indicators to monitor progress in Europe.

Alternatives:

before 2010
by the end of 2010
by the year 2010
by the deadline of 2010
by the target year of 2010

by 2010,

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when the phrase is part of a larger sentence and requires a pause after the year.

This phrase is used when the year 2010 is mentioned within a sentence and a pause is needed after it.

Examples:

The company aims to achieve its goals by 2010, which is an ambitious target.
We plan to complete the construction by 2010, if all goes according to plan.
The report highlights the progress made by 2010, showing significant improvements.

Show examples from the web [+]

Background. In April 2002, the Parties to the Convention committed themselves to achieve by 2010 a significant reduction of the current rate of biodiversity loss ...
The World Summit on Sustainable Development held in Johannesburg in 2002 confirmed the 2010 Biodiversity Target and called for "the achievement by 2010 ...
ISSN 1725–2237. EEA Technical report No 11/2007. Halting the loss of biodiversity by 2010: proposal for a first set of indicators to monitor progress in Europe ...
Oct 12, 2007 ... You are here: Home / Publications / Halting the loss of biodiversity by 2010: proposal for a first set of indicators to monitor progress in Europe.

Alternatives:

by the year 2010,
by 2010 and beyond,
by 2010 and so on,
by 2010, as planned,
by 2010, as expected,

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