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There have been a vs There has been a

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'There have been a' is used when referring to multiple occurrences or instances, while 'There has been a' is used when referring to a single occurrence or instance.

Last updated: May 22, 2024

There have been a

This phrase is correct when referring to multiple occurrences or instances.

This phrase is used when talking about more than one occurrence or instance of something.

Examples:

  • There have been a few incidents reported in the area.
  • There have been a lot of changes in the company recently.

Alternatives:

  • There have been many
  • There have been several
  • There have been numerous

There has been a

This phrase is correct when referring to a single occurrence or instance.

This phrase is used when talking about a single occurrence or instance of something.

Examples:

  • There has been a mistake in the report.
  • There has been a change in plans.

Alternatives:

  • There was a
  • There is a
  • There had been a

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