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by this Thursday vs by Thursday

Both "by this Thursday" and "by Thursday" are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "By this Thursday" is used when referring to the upcoming Thursday in the same week, while "by Thursday" is more general and can refer to any Thursday in the future.

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by this Thursday

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to the upcoming Thursday in the same week.

Use "by this Thursday" when you want to specify the Thursday of the current week. It indicates that the action should be completed before the end of the upcoming Thursday.

Examples:

Please submit your report by this Thursday.
I need the project completed by this Thursday.

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Parliament's resolution on the European Commission's 2009 enlargement strategy for the Western Balkan countries, Iceland and Turkey was adopted this Thursday by show of hands.
On the ban on imported hormone-treated beef, MEPs say it is fully justified "on the basis of scientific evidence" in a resolution adopted this Thursday by the House.
Look... I'm having people over this Thursday.
Jason's doing a scrimmage thing this Thursday at the center.
I wish we could see them this Thursday at their concert.
A special prayer meeting this Thursday.
These were the main points of a consultation report, adopted in plenary this Thursday, on reforms proposed by the Commission.
This Thursday... It's completely sold out.
Aria mentioned you're taking the English make-up exam this Thursday.
He's scheduled for lethal injection this Thursday.
Well, come to anchor tryouts this Thursday in the av room.
I have the Policeman's Ball this Thursday.
The Summit will take place in Prague this Thursday.
This Thursday, the Commission will adopt a very far-reaching Communication on administrative burden reduction.
This Thursday, 8:00 P.M.
I was supposed to die this Thursday, the last execution of the millennium.
This Thursday you'll be with the best quarterback in the league.
To meet with the l RS lady, this Thursday, 4 o'clock.
Anyway, my roomate and I are having a little party this Thursday for everyone in the building.
And the meeting is this Thursday?

Alternatives:

by the end of this Thursday
before this Thursday
before the upcoming Thursday
by the upcoming Thursday

by Thursday

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to any Thursday in the future.

Use "by Thursday" when you want to indicate that the action should be completed before the end of any Thursday in the future. It is a more general expression compared to "by this Thursday."

Examples:

Please finish the project by Thursday.
Make sure to send the documents by Thursday.

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That means they'll be home by Thursday.
Deliver the third part of the design schematic by Thursday.
I will try to have it finished by Thursday evening.
They've approved it, so the merger should be finalised by Thursday.
We should know the result by Thursday.
We should know the result by Thursday.
Get your art project done by Thursday.
We hope to have reached agreement with the Council by Thursday.
I'm hoping he's back by Thursday.
I expect you both out by Thursday.
Tom hopes to get the results by Thursday.
It needs to be finished by Thursday.
I hope we will be able to find an acceptable compromise by Thursday morning.
I have to rule on three cases by Thursday.
It must be ready by Thursday since his sister must be married.
Remember that all wagers on Friday's Meg Griffin slaughter must be on my desk by Thursday.
If I could get back to La Grange right away, we could leave by Thursday.
I spent a day with a top headhunter I know who couldn't produce one legitimate CEO candidate by Thursday.
If you hear three more cases by Thursday, You will be the youngest judge ever to hit 1,000.
That tea has to be here by Thursday!

Alternatives:

before Thursday
by the upcoming Thursday
by the end of Thursday
by the following Thursday

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