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this news vs these news

The correct phrase is 'this news.' 'News' is an uncountable noun and does not have a plural form. Therefore, 'this news' is the appropriate way to refer to any news.
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Last updated: July 27, 2024 • 42588 views

This phrase is correct. 'News' is an uncountable noun and does not have a plural form.

"this news"

Use 'this news' when referring to a single piece of news or information.

Examples:

  • This news is shocking.
  • I heard this news on the radio.
  • Sep 4, 2016 ... "This news" or "These news". I'm cutting the paragraph short but leaving some parts in for context. If you guys could tell me which version ...
  • Feb 19, 2019 ... Thanks SwissPete. But just out of curiosity, if we wanted to stick with "news", is it correct to say "this news" or "these ...
  • May 6, 2023 ... Is it always "this news", or can it be "these news" under the right circumstances? Grammar. I would normally have thought it's not up to the ...
  • Jul 16, 2024 ... Excited to share this news about Caroline Shaw new music for our Leonardo film from Nonesuch Records.
  • I've been so excited to share this news with y'all.. VEGAS!!!!! We're coming to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace this February. Tickets go on-sale to the...
  • Jul 23, 2024 ... You may've heard this news about my friend and former co- anchor, Patrick Paolantonio. He's leaving the station at the end of the month.
  • Fun waking up to this news!! Big thanks to the CMA Country Music Association for the National Personality broadcast award nomination. Always an honor!...
  • Sep 27, 2024 ... So sad to hear this news. I loved Maggie Smith.❤️ Renowned stage and screen actor Dame Maggie Smith died on Friday in London. She was 89.
  • Sep 19, 2024 ... I'm thrilled to share this news with you—one of the most significant moments I've experienced as a CEO lately!
  • Sep 13, 2024 ... 153K likes, 2819 comments - mistyonpointe on September 13, 2024: "Rest in power, @michaeladeprince. I am devastated by this news.

This phrase is incorrect. 'News' is an uncountable noun and does not have a plural form.

"these news"

Incorrect usage. Avoid using 'these news' as 'news' is not a countable noun.
  • Sep 4, 2016 ... "This news" or "These news". I'm cutting the paragraph short but leaving some parts in for context. If you guys could tell me which version ...
  • Feb 19, 2019 ... But just out of curiosity, if we wanted to stick with "news", is it correct to say "this news" or "these news"? Taking in consideration what ...
  • May 6, 2023 ... However, you'd never just say “these news”; that just sounds wrong. News is an uncountable noun, I think. Upvote
  • Feb 12, 2024 ... No, they're not, because "news" takes a singular verb and pronoun. The corrected versions of your sentences would be: These news items/stories ...
  • Oct 6, 2023 ... I woke up to these news this morning …ok, I'll do that one. Twist my arm I was just 3 years old when they did it last back in 1978, ...
  • Jul 23, 2024 ... 17K likes, 167 comments - itslopez on July 23, 2024: "I am BEYOND THRILLED about these news! ‍♀️ Some of you may already know my Forest Kids ...
  • Aug 30, 2024 ... I am super excited to share these news about my close colleague and friend Agostino Marinelli, who has contributed so much to push the ...
  • Sep 12, 2024 ... 155 likes, 11 comments - estrela.lourenco on September 12, 2024: "I can finally share these news, "Walkies" got an AWESOME review from ...
  • Mar 21, 2022 ... And why are these limited to these news feed type windows; weather, stocks, etc? Why can't we create custom application shortcut widgets like in ...

Alternatives:

  • this news

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