In history or in the history
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Are both "in history" and "in the history" correct in the following sentences?
1. The invention of the telephone is one of the most important inventions in history.
2. The invention of the telephone is one of the most important inventions in the history.
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No, only "in history" works. This is a set phrase. I question whether the words "invention of the" are necessary.
- No, only "in history" works.
- This is a set phrase.
- I question whether the words "invention of the" are necessary.
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No, only "in history" works. This is a set phrase.
I question whether the words "invention of the" are necessary.
0The standard phrase is 'in history', since you are making a general reference to history.
Here is a mores specific example.
eg Immigration to Canada is one of the most important decisions in the history of my family.
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