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present, prior and after vs present prior and after

Both "present, prior and after" and "present prior and after" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. The first one is used when listing items separately, while the second one is used when the words are part of a single phrase.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 498 views

present, prior and after

This phrase is correct and commonly used when listing items separately.

This phrase is used when you want to list three items separately, such as in a series or when comparing different time periods.

Examples:

  • Please submit the present, prior, and after reports for comparison.
  • The study compared the results from the present, prior, and after periods.

Alternatives:

  • current, previous, and subsequent
  • now, before, and later
  • today, yesterday, and tomorrow
  • existing, former, and following
  • contemporary, antecedent, and subsequent

present prior and after

This phrase is correct and commonly used when the words are part of a single phrase.

This phrase is used when you want to describe a sequence of events or items, where 'present' is connected to 'prior' and 'after' in a specific context.

Examples:

  • The present prior and after conditions were carefully analyzed.
  • The study focused on the present prior and after stages of development.

Alternatives:

  • current preceding and following
  • now before and after
  • today preceding and subsequent
  • existing preceding and following
  • contemporary preceding and subsequent

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