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have started taking measures vs have started to taking measures

The correct phrase is "have started taking measures." The use of "to" before "taking" is unnecessary in this context. The verb "started" is followed directly by the gerund form of the verb (taking) without the preposition "to."

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 453 views

have started taking measures

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone has recently begun implementing actions or steps to address a situation or problem.

Examples:

  • I have started taking measures to improve my health.
  • The company has started taking measures to reduce its carbon footprint.
  • She has started taking measures to save money for her future.
  • They have started taking measures to enhance security in the building.
  • We have started taking measures to prevent the spread of the virus.
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  • Oct 8, 2014 ... iConnectivity also recognizes that the controllers in question have a large user base and have started taking measures towards supporting these controllers with our USB host enabled products by making adjustments to our ...
  • Apr 28, 2015 ... As the commercial impact on the Midwest poultry is still being assessed, health officials have started taking measures to prevent human infection. So far, there are no reports of the aggressive H5N2 strain having infected any ...
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have started to taking measures

This phrase is incorrect in English.


Alternatives:

  • have started to take measures
  • have begun taking measures
  • have initiated taking measures
  • have commenced taking measures
  • have started implementing measures

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