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I haven't received the reports for the past few days vs I haven't received the reports from past few days

The correct phrase is 'I haven't received the reports for the past few days.' The preposition 'for' is used to indicate a period of time in this context. 'From' is not appropriate in this sentence.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 2268 views

I haven't received the reports for the past few days

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'for' to indicate a period of time when referring to the duration for which something has not happened or been received.

Examples:

  • I haven't seen her for a week.
  • He hasn't called me for months.
  • We haven't had any rain for days.
  • She hasn't been to the gym for a while.
  • They haven't visited us for a long time.
  • I just received the report from an officer on the scene.
  • The Commission has received the reports for 2001 and 2002, which show that the restructuring plan has been adhered to (e).
  • - Hello. I haven't received the rent.
  • I am happy to be able to say that the Commission has received the report and its conclusions with great satisfaction.
  • I have recently received reports of cruel mistreatment of Argentinian horses for slaughter intended for consumption in Europe.
  • I have received reports which lead me to ask the following questions: 1.
  • I have received reports that, despite good national and international rules governing the transport of horses, horses are still being transported to slaughterhouses under appalling and unacceptable conditions.
  • Finally, I have received reports about misappropriations at the Kosovo Electricity company, but it is too early to draw any conclusions.
  • Looking back, I should like to express my most sincere thanks for the cooperation I have received on the report on the strategic guidelines.
  • But I know in advance that you will see it as a non-answer because the Council has not received the report on the interaction between grey seals and fishing gear, which is, after all, the report you are referring to.
  • In 2002 the Commission received the report and subsequently a position paper from a working group charged with reviewing the report.
  • I must, however, tell you that I received the report favourably, as I understood that it was limited mainly to detection, on the one hand, and to suppression, on the other.
  • The LA police received the report at 12. 12pm local time on Thursday.
  • This approach was at least proposed, and when we received the report it was not yet clear when the Treaty would materialise.
  • We have just received the reports from 1993/94 which show that several Member States do not even have those statistics.
  • I have received reports that Reverend Hamid Pourmand, a lay Christian pastor from Bandar-i-Bushehr, who has also served as a Colonel in the Iranian army, is on trial charged with apostasy from Islam.
  • I have received reports that while in prison Mr Lesani was exposed to torture, which has led to several current health problems.
  • I have received reports of cases where, once the workers have arrived at their destination, their employer no longer respects the terms of the contract signed in Romania.
  • I have received more reports of the Earl's behavior.
  • I have not received your report on the explosion.

Alternatives:

  • I haven't received the reports over the past few days.
  • I haven't received the reports in the past few days.
  • I haven't received the reports during the past few days.
  • I haven't received the reports throughout the past few days.

I haven't received the reports from past few days

This phrase is not correct in English. The preposition 'from' is not suitable in this context.

  • - Hello. I haven't received the rent.
  • We haven't received the order to attack.
  • Haven't received the qualification notice yet.
  • I still haven't received the hospital bill yet.
  • Annie, I haven't received your timeline.
  • I haven't received your R.S.V.P. for tomorrow.
  • I haven't received discovery, Your Honor.
  • No, I haven't received a call.
  • At this stage, I haven't received any opening bid.
  • I haven't received flowers in ages.
  • And still I haven't received an invitation.
  • I haven't received my insurance money.
  • I haven't received one penny from Suzuki!
  • I haven't received any income from my farm for the last two months.
  • Since you've looked at my correspondence and my finances, you know I haven't received a penny from anyone.
  • I haven't received an answer for more than 2 years.
  • I haven't received any letter since I've been here, not even from my family.
  • I haven't received an invitation though
  • I'm sure it's just an oversight, my friend, but I haven't received your check for services rendered.
  • Because I haven't received that other installment of your investment in web therapy.

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