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they are in use vs they are in used

The correct phrase is 'they are in use.' 'In use' is a common phrase used to indicate that something is currently being used or utilized. 'In used' is incorrect and not used in English.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 6262 views

they are in use

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that something is currently being used or utilized.

Examples:

  • The computers are in use.
  • All the available resources are in use.
  • The meeting room is in use.
  • The tools are in use for the project.
  • The facilities are in use by the students.
  • Jul 14, 2022 ... I was wondering if it was possible to lock the credentials while they are in use so that User C is denied access to logon until either User A or User B is done ...
  • Aug 1, 2018 ... "One or more items can't be changed because they are in use" ? ... they are in use." but just hit "continue" & checking folder sizes ...
  • Mar 26, 2023 ... These items won't delete from Trash - They are in use somehow. Help. r/MacOS ...
  • Feb 2, 2011 ... Is there a way to forcible delete/purge a style from a drawing? I have some various style that say they are in use when I try to delete them ...
  • May 27, 2014 ... Do electrical items only draw power when they are in use? Example: a picker or a laser turret. When these items are not working (ex: the ...
  • Deleting certain files process breaks, because they are "in use". Questions & Answers · legacy-topics · dot_entity February 9, 2013, 3:54pm 1.
  • Sep 10, 2017 ... Folders in trash won't get deleted? Says they are "in use" · Can you add the output of ls -l ~/.Trash to the question? – nohillside · Just did - ...
  • May 31, 2020 ... Partition(s) 1, 4 on /dev/sdb have been written, but we have been unable to inform the kernel of the change, probably because it/they are in use.
  • Sep 18, 2017 ... Cannot synchronise changes in User Defined Table Types when they are in use. jamieburns Posts: 6 Bronze 1. September 18, 2017 10 ...
  • How can I prevent deletion of media files if they are in use? Questions and Answers · aturkewi June 30, 2023, 7:07pm 1. System Information.

they are in used

This phrase is incorrect and not used in English.

  • Sep 2, 2016 ... Higher end skates are much more likely to be hard to form into anything other than the shape they are in used, however a high end skate ...
  • Oct 24, 2011 ... While a rare item like this will probably never make its way back onto the Gear Swap forum, they are in used but functional shape. I am ...
  • Feb 27, 2021 ... (As issued by the post office) then they are in used condition. On cover the cancellation may provide special value, such as if the post
  • Jul 12, 2022 ... ... but how much would you pay per fixture today? I assume they are in used but good working order. Thanks. Upvote 3. Downvote 14 Go to comments
  • Nov 13, 2024 ... They are in used condition and will contain unseen flaws and/or imperfections in addition to the information listed here.
  • Aug 31, 2022 ... You cannot deactivate any record type if they are in used. Remove that usage of the record type to the assigned profile (in your case which is 'Identity User').
  • Nov 13, 2024 ... They are in used condition and will contain unseen flaws and/or imperfections in addition to the information listed here.
  • May 11, 2009 ... They are in used, but perfectly functional condition. They will fit 1996-1999 Legacys. $50 - 1998 Legacy GT Springs I have a used taillight ...
  • ... they are in used condition. Over time, used cars have increased quality and overall integrity, which is especially true for Chevy because they pay special ...
  • Apr 10, 2009 ... ... they are in. Used I would go for Brown&Sharpe, Lufkin, Mitiouyo and Starrett. The standards are called gauge blocks, at school we have ...

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