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I am joined vs I have joined

The correct phrase is 'I have joined.' 'I am joined' isn't commonly used to indicate joining an organization or group, while 'I have joined' is the more common and appropriate phrase in this context.
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I am joined

This phrase is correct but not commonly used to indicate joining an organization or group.

This phrase is more commonly used in passive constructions to indicate being connected or attached to something.
  • Jan 2, 2022 ... "I am joined by two special guests today" is a passive voice version of "Two special guests join me". The "by" is introducing a noun phrase that is performing ...
  • Jul 12, 2016 ... In passive voice it will be “ Football is played by me” “I am joined ( by them). Both the sentences are correct in different situations ...
  • Feb 15, 2023 ... I just started to wonder, can they see the channels I am joined in? What exactly can they see? Upvote 39. Downvote 23 Go to comments
  • Aug 14, 2024 ... I am joined by the AMAZING YouTuber Kathryn from Do It On A Dime. We talk about everything from the stresses of back-to-school prep, ...
  • Sep 20, 2024 ... This week on Earlier...with Jools Holland, I am joined by great producer and musician @davidjogilvy. Join us at midday on Saturday on BBC Radio ...
  • Sep 14, 2020 ... 72 likes, 5 comments - dustinkensrue on September 14, 2020: "Today on the pod I am joined by Jeremy Courtney. @thejcourt is the founder and ...
  • Sep 20, 2024 ... This week on Earlier...with Jools Holland, I am joined by great producer and musician David Ogilvy. Join us at midday on Saturday on BBC Radio 3.
  • 1 day ago ... 4 likes, 1 comments - bluegritwellness on October 29, 2024: "In this episode, I am joined by Brian Manley. Brian is a retired Chief of ...
  • Oct 15, 2024 ... I am joined by @elise-loehnen on this week's episode of Point of Relation to discuss the often misunderstood realms of shadow work and collective trauma.

Alternatives:

  • I am joined by a common interest.
  • The two pieces are joined together.
  • The two countries are joined by a common border.

I have joined

This phrase is the more common and appropriate way to express joining an organization or group.

This phrase is used to indicate that you have become a member of a group, organization, or activity.
  • Jun 18, 2021 ... I have joined a family group with sufficient storage left in the shared plan but it still shows my photos don't want to backup due to insufficient storage ...
  • Apr 15, 2013 ... I have sung and praised the sun disc, I have joined the baboons. The reason that Egyptians considered baboons to be sacred is actually quite ...
  • Sep 26, 2019 ... Find the shared albums I have joined in the past. I have contributed photos to shared albums created by other users. In my Google photos ...
  • Jul 10, 2024 ... 138 votes, 90 comments. Late birthday gift I have joined the steelseries club. Excited to try these out and the Sonar capabilities.
  • Oct 16, 2023 ... How can I check that I have joined my husband's 365 family account ... This thread is locked. You can vote as helpful, but you cannot reply or ...
  • Oct 9, 2024 ... r/gtaonline - I have joined the Elite Few. This little adventure would have taken me 3 months if ...
  • Jul 12, 2016 ... Interesting but funny. People often confused in using 'Present Perfect Tense' and a simple 'Present Tense'. The sentence 'I have joined' is ...
  • Sep 10, 2024 ... ... likes, 78 comments - alexa_belcastro on September 10, 2024: "Very excited to announce that I have joined the amazing @atozsports as an NFL video
  • Feb 9, 2018 ... I HAVE JOINED THE CLUB.” “ I had joined the club before I realized what it really stood for!”
  • Jan 15, 2020 ... Thrilled to announce I have joined the K-Swiss family! So much fun working with their team out in LA. Please go follow K-Swiss Tennis to ...

Alternatives:

  • I have recently joined the company.
  • She has joined the club.
  • They have joined forces to tackle the issue.

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