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It seems we are receiving vs it seems that we are receiving

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "It seems we are receiving" is more informal and conversational, while "It seems that we are receiving" is more formal and structured. The choice between them depends on the level of formality you want to convey.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 1712 views

It seems we are receiving

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal contexts.

This phrase is more informal and conversational. It is suitable for casual conversations or informal writing.
  • Whilst the benefits of freedom of movement for individuals, goods and services were formerly perceived as self-evident, it is the drawbacks which now seem to be receiving an increasingly high profile.
  • It seems to me this should be stressed very strongly, especially because the Iraqi authorities are receiving financial aid from the European Union, which they then often use in a highly improper way, for example, in the intervention in Camp Ashraf.
  • Unfortunately, it seems that fewer and fewer European countries are respecting the rights of asylum, or that they are receiving immigrants with increasing fear and distrust.
  • Despite the signals I seem to have been receiving to the effect that some people would like the ceiling for these definitions to be raised, I can only recommend to the Commission that it does not give in.
  • It seems we've both made mistakes.
  • So it seems we both have something to investigate.
  • It seems we have a traitor in our court.
  • It seems we'll take him after all.
  • It seems we both call down the lightning.
  • It seems we're showing more profit than sales.
  • It seems we have a common interest.
  • It seems we just have different strategies on how to get it.
  • It seems we made some ill-advised investments in an extensive line of cricket-themed sports bars.
  • It seems we're to help the British.
  • It seems we got ourselves a situation.
  • It seems we need to head back inside the tent.
  • It seems we may have accidentally given your tux away.
  • It seems we are all at your service.
  • It seems we are both prone to resurrection.
  • It seems we both fancied the same woman.

Alternatives:

  • it seems like we are receiving
  • we seem to be receiving

it seems that we are receiving

This phrase is correct and commonly used in formal contexts.

This phrase is more formal and structured. It is suitable for formal writing or situations where a higher level of formality is required.
  • Unfortunately, it seems that fewer and fewer European countries are respecting the rights of asylum, or that they are receiving immigrants with increasing fear and distrust.
  • We were, in fact, extremely surprised to see the reductions which had been made to these lines, at a time when so many doubts are being harboured by European citizens who still do not seem to be receiving the right information.
  • Whilst the benefits of freedom of movement for individuals, goods and services were formerly perceived as self-evident, it is the drawbacks which now seem to be receiving an increasingly high profile.
  • It seems to me this should be stressed very strongly, especially because the Iraqi authorities are receiving financial aid from the European Union, which they then often use in a highly improper way, for example, in the intervention in Camp Ashraf.
  • It seems that this practice continues to be widespread, as I am still receiving representations from Irish people living in Malta who are experiencing several variations of this discrimination.
  • Despite the signals I seem to have been receiving to the effect that some people would like the ceiling for these definitions to be raised, I can only recommend to the Commission that it does not give in.
  • It seems that pestanejas you, Satan.
  • It seems that something escaped upstairs...
  • It seems that circumstances have changed somewhat.
  • It seems that there was completely dead...
  • Russian is not an official language of the EU, yet it seems that this of all languages is receiving more support in the European Union than any official language.
  • It seems that she has some inexplicable weakness for him.
  • It seems that the victim had prolonged exposure to hydrogen cyanide ethyl bromoacetate.
  • It seems that you two were mixed together without really knowing why.
  • But it seems that we were dragging a bicycle for a few miles.
  • It seems that the climate talks have ended before they really started.
  • However, it seems that in some Member States the link with objective circumstances is not obvious.
  • It seems that the Commission fulfilled all these requirements.
  • It seems that Rogelio can be very religious when it suits him.
  • It seems that Niklaus' distrust of Freya was not entirely misplaced.

Alternatives:

  • it appears that we are receiving
  • it looks like we are receiving

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