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I've written a play that's placed in the distance future vs I've written a play that's found in the distance future

Both phrases are similar in structure, but the correct one is 'I've written a play that's set in the distant future.' 'Placed' and 'found' are not commonly used in this context.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 817 views

I've written a play that's placed in the distance future

This phrase is not correct. 'Placed' is not commonly used in this context.

The word 'placed' does not fit well when describing the time setting of a play. It is better to use 'set' instead.
  • I've never written a play.
  • The white-hot incinerator looms in the distance.
  • That roar you hear in the distance is real.
  • There in the distance, beckoning to us.
  • There was a siren in the distance, an ambulance.
  • Now... there's a mountain in the distance.
  • Stare coldly in the distance and think of Wonder Woman.
  • In the distance, a bald eagle shrieked.
  • There are microscopic differences in the distances between the wounds.
  • There's smoke in the distance.
  • There in the distance we witness the destruction of Athens.
  • In the distance, an Ottoman warship approaches.
  • There's a house in the distance.
  • ~ Lights in the distance, heading this way.
  • In the distance there, behind our reflections.
  • In the distance, you can see Lady Liberty raising her torch.
  • Off in the distance, we saw a charming little house.
  • And when your steps resounded in the distance...
  • In the distance, never think outside the city as hopelessly insane.
  • I think I see another boat out in the distance.

Alternatives:

  • I've written a play that's set in the distant future.

I've written a play that's found in the distance future

This phrase is not correct. 'Found' is not commonly used in this context.

The word 'found' is not suitable for describing the time setting of a play. 'Set' is a more appropriate choice.
  • I've never written a play.
  • The white-hot incinerator looms in the distance.
  • That roar you hear in the distance is real.
  • There in the distance, beckoning to us.
  • There was a siren in the distance, an ambulance.
  • Now... there's a mountain in the distance.
  • Stare coldly in the distance and think of Wonder Woman.
  • In the distance, a bald eagle shrieked.
  • There are microscopic differences in the distances between the wounds.
  • There's smoke in the distance.
  • There in the distance we witness the destruction of Athens.
  • In the distance, an Ottoman warship approaches.
  • There's a house in the distance.
  • ~ Lights in the distance, heading this way.
  • In the distance there, behind our reflections.
  • In the distance, you can see Lady Liberty raising her torch.
  • Off in the distance, we saw a charming little house.
  • And when your steps resounded in the distance...
  • In the distance, never think outside the city as hopelessly insane.
  • I think I see another boat out in the distance.

Alternatives:

  • I've written a play that's set in the distant future.

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