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

The correct phrase is: 'each of the Olympic athletes has been training for months, even years.' The verb 'has been' agrees with the singular subject 'each.'

Last updated: March 30, 2024

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

This phrase is incorrect. The verb 'have been' does not agree with the singular subject 'each.'

The correct form should use 'has been' to agree with the singular subject 'each.'

Alternatives:

  • each of the Olympic athletes has been training for months, even years.

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

This phrase is incorrect. The verb 'were' does not agree with the singular subject 'each.'

The correct form should use 'has been' to agree with the singular subject 'each.'

Alternatives:

  • each of the Olympic athletes has been training for months, even years.

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