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I've never been in the United States before vs I've never been to the United States before

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I've never been to the United States before' is the more commonly used phrase when referring to visiting the USA. 'I've never been in the United States before' could be used when talking about being physically inside the country.
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I've never been in the United States before

This phrase is correct but less commonly used when referring to being physically inside the country.

This phrase can be used when talking about being physically inside the United States.
  • Aug 12, 2020 ... And I've never been in the United States before, so I'm very excited to travel there.” The master's program within the Department of City ...
  • Oct 18, 2024 ...I've never been in the United States before and I think that it's a completely different lifestyle for the whole year,” said Gonzalez.

Alternatives:

  • I've never been inside the United States before.

I've never been to the United States before

This phrase is correct and more commonly used when referring to visiting a place.

This phrase is commonly used when talking about visiting the United States.
  • Jan 29, 2017 ... I've never been to the United States before because it's too hard to get a tourist visa for Iranians, but since I was in high school, I've ...
  • Sep 22, 2004 ... I've never been to the United States before, so I was interested in doing that. I wanted to experience it. What have you enjoyed about ...
  • Nov 20, 2017 ... I've never been to the United States before, but I've lived in other countries before. I've studied in Germany. When I arrived in Raleigh ...
  • Jul 25, 2024 ... I've never been to the United States before, so I am unfamiliar with the culture. Any advice you could give me would be very helpful. Thank ...
  • Apr 18, 2017 ...I've never been to the United States before. Honestly, it was more than I ever could dream about. I'm very happy with the choice I made ...
  • Jul 29, 2018 ...I've never been to the United States before, so I'm pretty excited about that, it's nerve-wracking because you don't really know anybody.
  • May 9, 2021 ... This is my first time going to the United States. I've never been to the United States before. ... This is my first time going to the United ...
  • Mar 15, 2006 ... i've never been to the united states before and I don't know any americans instead of my host-family. so I want to improve my knowlegde ...
  • Oct 11, 2022 ... I've never been to the United States before and an opportunity like this was not accessible to someone like me.” “The support I have ...
  • Have you ever been to Utah before? Lina: I've never been to the United States before. This. Kent: Ooh, this'll. Lina: is gonna. Kent: be. Lina: be my. Kent: a ...

Alternatives:

  • I've never visited the United States before.

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