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these date vs these dates

The correct phrase is "these dates." The word “these” is plural, so the plural "dates" should be used. The singular would be “this date.”
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Last updated: July 31, 2024 • 39007 views

This phrase is incorrect. The word "date" should be pluralized to match the plural subject "these."

"these date"

The correct phrase is "these dates" when referring to multiple dates. Use the plural form "dates" to match the plural subject.
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  • May 2, 2022 ... 1102 likes, 27 comments - loveandlemons on May 2, 2022: "These date and nut energy balls are the BEST healthy snack!
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Alternatives:

  • these dates

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to multiple dates.

"these dates"

Use "these dates" when you want to refer to multiple dates. The plural form "dates" matches the plural subject "these."
  • 5 days ago ... The Farmers' Almanac is red flagging these dates this winter when New York may deal with an copious amounts of snow.
  • Feb 4, 2021 ... "Availability during these dates" feature seems to have no impact on my bookings calendar (see attached screenshots). I appreciate @ ...
  • Feb 14, 2023 ... ... these dates. For ... We'd have Campaign Live and Campaign Ended as milestones on these dates, and plan other tasks relative to these dates.
  • Sep 13, 2022 ... Kicking off these dates with a live stream show tomorrow night here on my Facebook page!!! I'm so excited for you guys to see this!
  • May 22, 2008 ... Your sentence is fine. The ok makes it sound a bit casual. Since it is a business correspondence, you might want to say: Do these dates and times suit you.
  • Dec 8, 2023 ... Here's all of these dates of September. Another chat has the 'starting date' as November 1st, despite me not talking to them on that day.
  • Oct 2, 2024 ... 4336 likes, 151 comments - sineadharnett on October 2, 2024: "EUROPE/UK TOUR NEXT WEEK!! I remember seeing these dates in the calendar ...
  • Jul 31, 2024 ... Which of these dates (if any) will Cove be in the lineup? Hoping for Cleveland. r ...
  • Oct 15, 2024 ... 100 likes, 0 comments - illinimgym on October 15, 2024: "Get these dates on your calendar You aren't going to want to miss a moment.
  • May 8, 2024 ... These dates pretty much confirm no EZOO this year.. r/electriczoo ...

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