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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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these date

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

The correct phrase is "these dates" when referring to multiple dates. Use the plural form "dates" to match the plural subject.
  • Feb 14, 2023 ... How to get a count of 0 during these date ranges? I have a date scaffold file that I join into a file that shows employees with [Original ...
  • Jul 23, 2024 ... r/vegas - Is something of significance happening on these date or is it an.
  • Oct 2, 2024 ... These date properties can currently simply not be edited. You can as always of course request that this be changed in the HubSpot Ideas ...
  • Apr 17, 2024 ... Which of these date-wheels for a blue dial? ... I'm stuck between these two datewheels for this blue dial??! Maybe either would look good. Also of ...
  • Aug 10, 2017 ... Next up is having these date ranges reflect on calendar view! :slight_smile: I cannot wait for that view :slight_smile: 4 Likes.
  • Dec 2, 2023 ... How can I remove or edit these date headers/footers that appear on slides? I am using my workplace's Office 365 and powerpoint. I have ...
  • Aug 25, 2022 ... Besides, these date fields will not (currently) reflect in Timeline, Gantt or Calendar view so it doesn't really matter if additional start ...
  • Jun 10, 2020 ... Please let me know if you need more data from us to figure it out how to make these date values to be copied correctly. Thanks. BenLee June ...
  • May 2, 2022 ... 1102 likes, 27 comments - loveandlemons on May 2, 2022: "These date and nut energy balls are the BEST healthy snack!
  • These Date Night DVD Movie Bundles Are a Beautiful Mess. By Frederick Blichert. May 30, 2017, 8:24am. Share: X · Facebook · ShareCopied to clipboard.

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these dates

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to multiple 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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