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there are vs there is

The phrases 'there are' and 'there is' are both correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'There are' is used when referring to multiple items or people, while 'there is' is used when referring to a single item or person. It's important to match the verb with the number of items being discussed.

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there are

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to multiple items or people.

Use 'there are' when you are talking about more than one item or person. It is followed by a plural noun.

Examples:

There are many books on the shelf.
There are three cats in the garden.
There are some apples in the basket.

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Look, there are other considerations.
Nowadays, there are tourists everywhere.
Hospitalization sometimes becomes necessary if there are other complications.
In both cases there are velocity changes.
Because there are some motor tests done.
In America there aren't many restrictions for hunters.
But there are other evening suits.
So there are old-blood factors that can accelerate aging.
And there are times you should walk.
But there are four X-ray plates.
But there are times when prudence...
And there are consequences, even for Russell Edgington.
And sometimes there are tunnels between those worlds.
Elena, there are children present.
This other matter, there are developments.
Fletcher, there are certain conversations the President cannot have.
Evidently, there are witches conspiring against him.
I realize there are more carrots.
I hear there are opportunities out west.
Guess there are worse things than forgetting.

Alternatives:

there exist
there stand
there lie
there remain
there sit

there is

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to a single item or person.

Use 'there is' when you are talking about one item or person. It is followed by a singular noun.

Examples:

There is a book on the table.
There is a cat in the garden.
There is an apple in the basket.

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Now, there is a father...
Maybe there is something in that legend.
There is good and there is evil, there is the saint and there is the sinner, there is a righteous and there is the wicked, ruthless, cruel and without the heart.
Then there is kitchen and bathroom.
But there is some interesting composition, depth.
In addition to Osugi, there is Masaoka Itsuko.
Today there is only Professor Vonbraun.
Right now there is considerable swelling.
And there is a fire here.
Fortunately there is one drinkable water source.
However, there is a voluntary donation for non-members.
Perhaps there is another path to illumination.
Only when there is something worth fighting.
Not when some animal out there is attacking people.
Or there is this thing called knocking.
Now however there is a solution.
Nearly every expert marksman certification there is.
Throughout history there is a providence.
Turns out there is life after disbarment.
Right now there is considerable swelling.

Alternatives:

there exists
there stands
there lies
there remains
there sits

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