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showed a plan vs showed the plan

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Showed a plan' is used when referring to showing any plan among many possible plans, while 'showed the plan' is used when referring to a specific plan that has been previously mentioned or is known to both the speaker and the listener.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 882 views

showed a plan

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to showing any plan among many possible plans.

Examples:

He showed a plan for the new project.
She showed a plan for the upcoming event.

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At a minimum the British banking plan showed that telecommuting can be helpful.
But you showed me that plan would never work.
The Roland Berger Plan showed underperforming handling income largely on account of low-cost traffic.
One of your men showed me the architectural plans.
You know, when you showed me the plans in Paris I could not believe that we should be the first men who would fly.
I knew the minute I showed you those plans that you'd find some reason to walk away.
Furthermore, according to Norway, the developments between December 2012 and the cancellation of the new RCF on 4 March 2014 showed that the plan was on track to deliver the expected results [26].
As a subsidiary element, the Commission notes that the first report performed by the Greek authorities regarding the implementation of the investment plan showed that on 30 June 1999 only a small part of the plan had been completed.
So Marshall showed up at brunch with a plan.
So Marshall showed up at brunch with a plan.
As indicated in recital 77, the only business plan available at the time just showed a return to break-even accounts in 2011. It did not show a return to profits.
Microscopic analysis showed a high degree of morphological integrity.
CT showed a large retrobulbar hematoma.
These effects showed a tendency to regress after cessation of treatment.
This comparison showed a negative dumping margin.
Investments showed a positive trend over the period considered.
Production capacity showed a decreasing trend between 2003 and 2006.
Investments showed a positive trend over the period considered.
All injury indicators showed a negative trend during the period considered.
And all three autopsies showed a tooth missing.

Alternatives:

presented a plan
displayed a plan
revealed a plan
shared a plan
demonstrated a plan

showed the plan

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to a specific plan that has been previously mentioned or is known to both the speaker and the listener.

Examples:

He showed the plan that we discussed last week.
She showed the plan for the new building.

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You know, when you showed me the plans in Paris I could not believe that we should be the first men who would fly.
Furthermore, according to Norway, the developments between December 2012 and the cancellation of the new RCF on 4 March 2014 showed that the plan was on track to deliver the expected results [26].
One of your men showed me the architectural plans.
At a minimum the British banking plan showed that telecommuting can be helpful.
But you showed me that plan would never work.
The Roland Berger Plan showed underperforming handling income largely on account of low-cost traffic.
As a subsidiary element, the Commission notes that the first report performed by the Greek authorities regarding the implementation of the investment plan showed that on 30 June 1999 only a small part of the plan had been completed.
I knew the minute I showed you those plans that you'd find some reason to walk away.
The Commission's proposal for a new EU Action Plan, in particular addresses the issues for which the evaluation showed the need for further progress.
The Commission's proposal for a new EU Action Plan, in particular, addresses the issues, where the evaluation showed the need for further progress.
He showed me that, for the plan to work,
He showed me that, for the plan to work, I would have to sacrifice myself.
Experience with the former programme showed that too many aspects of the plans could not be implemented, also as a result of a lack of staff.
He showed me... that for the plan to work... I would have to sacrifice myself.
It is appropriate to ensure periodic evaluation of the plan and, where such evaluation showed that the harvest control rules no longer ensure a precautionary approach to stock management, adaptation of the plan should be ensured.
The Commission notes that a private investor would not have had invested in the project in the first place if the plans to develop a new civil airport in the area showed no realistic prospect of making a profit on such an investment.
- But you showed the starship troopers...
The study showed the carcinogenic effect of aspartame intake on rats.
This comparison showed the existence of significant dumping.
This comparison showed the existence of significant dumping.

Alternatives:

presented the plan
displayed the plan
revealed the plan
shared the plan
demonstrated the plan

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