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Each of the Olympic athletes have been training for months, even years. vs Each of the Olympic athletes has been traiing for months, even years.

Both phrases are correct, but they differ in subject-verb agreement. The first phrase uses 'have' to match the plural subject 'athletes,' while the second phrase uses 'has' to match the singular 'each.' Both can be used depending on whether you consider the emphasis on the individual athletes or the group as a whole.

Last updated: March 27, 2024

Each of the Olympic athletes have been training for months, even years.

This phrase is correct as it matches the plural subject 'athletes' with the plural verb 'have.'

This phrase is suitable when emphasizing the athletes as individuals who have been training.

Alternatives:

  • The olympic athletes have been training for months, even years.

Each of the Olympic athletes has been traiing for months, even years.

This phrase is correct as it matches the singular subject 'each' with the singular verb 'has.'

This phrase is appropriate when focusing on the collective action of training by each athlete.

Alternatives:

  • Each olympic athlete has been training for months, even years.

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