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when do you need them by? vs By when do you need them?

Both phrases are correct, interchangeable, and express the same idea clearly. The word order is a stylistic choice in this case.
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Last updated: August 02, 2024

when do you need them by?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a common way to ask about the deadline or time by which something is needed.
  • When do you need them by? Which are. 'musthaves' and which are things you'd just like? Once you've got the list of things you need, do a second ideastorm on ...
  • When do you need them by? We make every effort to hit your deadline regardless of how soon, but we can only garauntee it if you give us at least a week.
  • When do you need them by? Provide a date range (ie. earliest September 29th, latest October 15th) This will be an estimate and not an actual deadline.
  • Couple's names on the interested invitation; Category you found it in (such as nautical, rustic, etc.) How many do you need? When do you need them by?

Alternatives:

  • by when do you need them?

By when do you need them?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is another way to ask about the deadline or time by which something is needed.
  • By when do you need them. Number of car decals needed *. By when do you need them. Number of Tri-Fold Borchures needed *. By when do you need them.
  • Sep 29, 2015 ... What estate planning documents do you need and by when do you need them? Brooklyn elder law and estate planning attorney Judith D.
  • South Bay Care offers the opportunity to serve your community through "Pay Off Your Community Service Hours (PA)". This is an ongoing opportunity located in .
  • Oct 18, 2014 ... "By when do you need them?" he asked. "This isn't a 'get them here yesterday' situation," said Harry. "But, we'll need them when the twins are ...

Alternatives:

  • when do you need them by?

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