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not as bad as people claimed vs not as bad as people claim

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Not as bad as people claimed' is used when referring to past claims, while 'Not as bad as people claim' is used when referring to current claims. The choice between the two depends on the timeframe being discussed.

Last updated: March 20, 2024

not as bad as people claimed

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to past claims.

This phrase is used to indicate that something was not as negative as people said it was in the past.

Examples:

  • The movie wasn't as bad as people claimed.
  • Jan 8, 2016 ... The story was great, the artstyle was marvelous... and gameplay was not as bad as people claimed it was. I platted it without bigger problems.
  • Oct 5, 2013 ... This movie was not as bad as people claimed it to be. I bet most of the people here didn't watch it. And the people getting angry saying how this ...
  • Dec 2, 2015 ... i understand there is a big difference between 60-120/144hz monitors, but the input lag of op's monitor is nearly not as bad as people claimed ...
  • Dec 18, 2009 ... Apart from that, Manchester was not as bad as people claimed it to be. Despite the death threat, I still managed to enjoy my stay. My Trip to ...

Alternatives:

  • not as bad as people said
  • not as bad as people had claimed

not as bad as people claim

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to current claims.

This phrase is used to indicate that something is not as negative as people are currently saying it is.

Examples:

  • The food is not as bad as people claim.
  • Aug 15, 2015 ... I think it has many layers, and is not as bad as people claim it to be. When it comes to me, I have always been very committed, but I feel that the ...
  • Aug 11, 2015 ... I think it has many layers, and is not as bad as people claim it to be. When it comes to me, I have always been very committed, but I feel that the ...
  • 1 day ago ... It's not as BAD as people claim it to be as if we AREN:T gettign content. That;s what I'm against. Like I feel their are people not comlaining and ...
  • Mar 9, 2011 ... Fedora 15, not as bad as people claim... Reading the fedora planet I got the impression that the new Fedora 15 alpha release must suck.

Alternatives:

  • not as bad as people are claiming
  • not as bad as people are saying

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