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closer to the date vs closer to date

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Closer to the date' is used when referring to a specific date. The inclusion of 'the' in the first phrase makes it more specific. "Closer to date" is used in a more general sense and is much less common.
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closer to the date

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific date.

This phrase is used when talking about getting closer to a specific date or event. It implies a specific point in time.

Examples:

  • We need to finalize the details closer to the date of the conference.
  • The prices will increase closer to the date of the concert.
  • Jun 20, 2024 ... From your experience, do hotels become cheaper closer to the date? Question. As my husband says, I am the victim of FOMO (fear of missing out)!.
  • "closer to the date" is a correct and usable phrase in written English. It can be used when suggesting a timeframe around a certain date.
  • Jul 14, 2022 ... Is it better to wait closer to the date or buy resale tickets on TM? THELASTGOODBYE . I'm looking for tickets to the SF show on 9/30 ...
  • Jan 17, 2010 ... how would i say - "we can arrange something closer to the date" in french? i'm guessing something like - "on peut organiser quelquechose ...
  • Apr 24, 2023 ... Price gets cheaper as it gets closer to the date. I saved a dozen or homes and it looks like the price started to drop as it gets closer to ...
  • Oct 8, 2021 ... I would say it becomes more expensive closer to the date. Especially if the options are narrowing and it's a huge event everyone wants to be at.
  • Sep 7, 2015 ... Prices come down closer to the date if rooms go unsold. It's too early now.
  • Sep 1, 2011 ... I work for BA changing bookings in a call centre. Ive never seen the price of flights drop as you get closer to the date of departure.
  • Page 1. The agenda will be available as it gets closer to the date.
  • Nov 29, 2020 ... All related (45). Recommended. Profile photo for Assistant. Assistant. Bot. ·. Aug 17. Upvote ·. Profile photo for SamRobinson.

Alternatives:

  • nearing the date
  • approaching the date
  • getting closer to the date
  • as the date approaches
  • as the date nears

closer to date

This phrase is correct and can be used in a more general sense.

This phrase is used when referring to getting closer to a date in a general sense, without specifying a particular date.

Examples:

  • Things tend to get busier closer to date.
  • The excitement builds closer to date.
  • Jun 20, 2024 ... Is it risky to wait closer to date to buy second hand tickets? 3 upvotes · 14 comments. r/travel icon. r/travel · Why do you enjoy big group ...
  • Jul 16, 2022 ... ... wrong. Wait a moment and try again. Try again. Open in App. Sign In. Do flight prices go up closer to date? All related (50). Recommended.
  • Feb 7, 2024 ... Do hostels get cheaper closer to date? Hostels. I was thinking about heading to Amsterdam in a couple of months but the hostels are really ...
  • Sep 29, 2021 ... Do flight prices go up closer to date? 2,821 Views · Do the prices of hotels go up because more work is required when it comes to cleaning the ...
  • May 11, 2023 ... Can Flights Get Cheaper Closer to Date of Departure? Hi,. I want to fly from London to Madrid around the end of May, I'd say 24-31. I need to ...
  • May 23, 2019 ... Actually, no, they tend to rise closer to date. When I was planning a trip to Europe with my friends, my friend kept on postponing a reservation ...
  • Hotel prices drop closer to date? Thread starter Dvcden; Start date Jan 15, 2014 · D · Dvcden. Member. Original Poster. Jan 15, 2014. #1.
  • Nov 29, 2020 ... ... get cheaper closer to date? All related (45). Recommended. Profile photo for Assistant. Assistant. Bot. ·. Aug 17. Upvote ·.
  • Jan 12, 2020 ... American Airlines | AAdvantage - Do award seats open closer to date? - Hi, trying to redeem my first flight with miles.
  • Jul 20, 2020 ... So the normal situation is tickets actually get more expensive closer to date. As an additional observation, in 2019 almost every show I was ...

Alternatives:

  • closer to the time
  • closer to the event
  • closer to the deadline
  • closer to the occasion
  • closer to the moment

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