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found that a total vs found that a

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Found that a total" is used when referring to a specific total number or amount, while "found that a" is used when the total is not specified or when the sentence continues with additional information.

Last updated: March 21, 2024

found that a total

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific total number or amount.

This phrase is used when presenting a specific total number or amount that has been discovered or calculated.

Examples:

  • The study found that a total of 100 participants completed the survey.
  • We found that a total of $500 was missing from the account.
  • She found that a total of five errors were made in the report.
  • Oct 29, 2015 ... The report, presented on Thursday by the Association of German Cities, found that a total number of 500,000 new arrivals would cost €7 billion ...
  • The Mukhtar then carried out a census of the inhabitants of the village and found that a total of 455 persons was missing of whom 280 were men and the rest ...
  • The report found that a total of $165m was invested in Ebola R&D in 2014, more than for any other neglected disease except HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis ...
  • Dec 2, 2015 ... In September, a study conducted by the Department of Veteran Affairs and Boston University found that a total of 87 of 91 deceased former NFL ...

Alternatives:

  • found that the total
  • found that a sum of
  • found that the overall total
  • found that a grand total of
  • found that a combined total of

found that a

This phrase is correct and commonly used when the total is not specified or when the sentence continues with additional information.

This phrase is used when presenting a finding or result without specifying a total number or amount, or when the sentence continues with more details.

Examples:

  • The researchers found that a new species of plant was discovered in the rainforest.
  • He found that a solution to the problem was within reach.
  • She found that a better approach was needed for the project.
  • Jan 30, 2016 ... FINDING MEANING. Psychologists have found that a spiritual outlook makes humans more resilient to trauma. Written by. Olivia Goldhill ...
  • “But he found that a traveller's life is one that includes much pain amidst its enjoyments. His feelings are for ever on the stretch; and when he begins to sink into ...
  • 10 hours ago ... A jury has found that a San Diego law school did not mislead a graduate who sued on the grounds that she was lured there by false promises ...
  • I have found that a smile and a stick will carry you through all right, and in ninety- nine cases out of a hundred it is the smile that does the trick. Robert Powell ...

Alternatives:

  • found that an
  • found that the
  • found that some
  • found that one
  • found that this

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