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in the US vs in US

Both "in the US" and "in US" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "In the US" is used when referring to the United States as a specific country, while "in US" is used in more general or informal contexts.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 2512 views

in the US

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to the United States as a specific country.

Use "in the US" when you want to specify that something is located or happening within the borders of the United States.

Examples:

I live in the US.
She traveled extensively in the US last summer.
In the US, people drive on the right side of the road.
The company has offices in the US and Canada.
He studied at a university in the US.

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Feb 5, 2015 ... The following is a list of known websites for foreign embassies in the U.S. See the Independent States and Dependencies and Areas of Special ...
Study in the States – Steps you need to take in order to study in the U.S., including getting accepted to school, paying your I-901 SEVIS fee, and applying for a ...
White Americans are the largest racial group; Black Americans are the nation's largest racial minority (note that in the U.S. Census, Hispanic and Latino ...
Top 10 handguns in the U.S.. The most prolific makes of handguns manufactured in the U.S., based on production statistics provided to ATF.

Alternatives:

within the United States
inside the US
in America
in the United States
in the USA

in US

This phrase is correct but is used in more general or informal contexts.

Use "in US" in informal writing or speech when referring to the United States without specifying it as a country.

Examples:

The product is popular in US markets.
In US politics, there are two major parties.
She has many friends in US universities.
In US culture, tipping is common.
The company operates in US and European markets.

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Observers believe that roughly 60% of China's liquid reserves are in US Treasury bills.
Thresholds for unauthorised GMOs and GM ingredients do not even exist in US law.
But the crimes were committed in US waters.
Many developing countries also have regulatory systems following models developed in US, Europe or elsewhere.
According to France, aircraft manufacturers have increasingly required its suppliers to submit their bids in US Dollar.
The remaining 50% in US Treasury notes.
I've already been blamed for the largest teacher's strike in US history.
Never before in US history has the media gotten behind a president like they are behind Obama.
The investment required for competitive revival and sustained recovery cannot be funded without a long-overdue improvement in US saving.
Most of the contributions are paid in US Dollar.
These countries' foreign reserves, mainly held in US securities, topped $8 trillion at their peak last year.
Subject: Religious humiliation of Muslims in US custody
Given the importance of US Treasury Bills in its portfolio, China is hedging against possible developments in US capital markets.
Globally, just this year alone... billions of dollars in US government contracts.
Someone who didn't want that rock in US hands.
Someone maneuvered it through the system using false information during the highest alert in US history.
But, in seeking to gauge changes in US monetary conditions, investors have been looking in the wrong place.
Most of the contributions are paid in US Dollar and therefore actual implementation can be subject to exchange rate variation.
Based on a settlement last week, BP will now pay the largest criminal penalty in US history - $4.5 billion.
Post-crisis sluggishness in US aggregate demand - especially consumer demand - is likely to persist, denying Chinese exporters the support they need from their largest foreign market.

Alternatives:

in the United States
in America
in the USA
within the US
inside the United States

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