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this book has been published in vs this book was published in

Both phrases are correct, but their verb tenses are different. 'This book has been published in' emphasizes the recent completion of the publishing process, while 'this book was published in' refers to a specific point in the past when the book was published.
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this book has been published in

This phrase is correct and commonly used when emphasizing the recent completion of the publishing process.

This phrase is used to indicate that the publishing of the book has recently been completed, without specifying a particular date or time in the past.

Examples:

  • This book has been published in multiple languages.
  • The new edition of the book has been published in hardcover.
  • I'm pleased to say a rerelease of this book has been published in 2021 by Octane Press. The new edition has forewords by both Kenny Wallace, the driver for ...
  • Mar 1, 2013 ... However, this book has been published in 1994, which makes the book almost 20 years old. The examples in the book are mainly written in c++ ...
  • Apr 26, 2007 ... This book has been published in French, Italian and German. Visiting Tara Books catalog was like opening a secret treasure chest for me. On ...
  • Feb 22, 2024 ... And this book has been published in France now, and I believe it's being translated into English by Seven Stories Press. KELLY: What's it ...
  • Apr 7, 2008 ... This book has been published in England, North America, and Germany, where it was a Book of the Month Club selection. For Service, Calvin ...
  • Jan 4, 2013 ... "This book has been published in English." This would mean, as of the present moment, someone published the book in English in the past.
  • Dec 2, 2015 ... Although this book has been published in 2009, it still remains one of the best books I have read on grilling and cooking with fire and ...
  • Feb 2, 2015 ... ... this book has been published in its second edition. It's very humbling for me personally to have his endorsement on my work, and I am very ...
  • Sep 10, 2019 ... ... this book has been published. In Search of the Common Good is recommended reading. It offers something like The Benedict Option, but ...
  • This book has been published in open access thanks to the financial support of the Open Access Book Fund of the University of Groningen. François ...

Alternatives:

  • This book has recently been published in
  • This book has just been published in

this book was published in

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific point in the past when the book was published.

This phrase is used to specify a particular date or time in the past when the book was published.

Examples:

  • This book was published in 1995.
  • The novel was published in the early 20th century.
  • Nov 25, 2018 ... This book was published in 2007. This is how they depict the Spinosaurus. Let that sink in.
  • Sep 10, 2014 ... This book was published in 2012 but I only read it this year after my friend Siphokazi posted a quote from the book on Facebook.
  • Jun 21, 2023 ... This book was published in 1912, and I snagged it from a local (Richmond, VA) thrift store for $4. The second image is the copyright page. I ...
  • Dec 13, 2017 ... This book was published in 2011. It generated little comment and no action. Today many are saying the same things as if they are a new ...
  • May 20, 2024 ... This book was published in 2021 and the designs that Ingrid features within the pages are spot on trend. She talks about sustainability in vases and flowers.
  • Mar 8, 2013 ... This book was published in 1508, the same year that Michelangelo began to paint the Sistine Chapel ceiling and five years before Juan Ponce de Leon set foot in ...
  • Sep 25, 2019 ... At the time this book was published in 1896, Japan was relatively unknown to the West. Travelogues were popular and Hearn was the first to ...
  • Jan 31, 2022 ... The sequel, Another Monster at the End of this Book, was published in 1996 and starred Grover and his friend Elmo. Both books were also ...
  • Oct 26, 2020 ... This book was published in 1909 by Harper and brothers and has no number line. When I Google it, it says the book is no longer available.
  • Feb 18, 2020 ... ... this book was published in 1833. Even though I chose this book because of its topic, the physical book itself is leading me toward some neat ...

Alternatives:

  • This book was released in
  • This book came out in

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