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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
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the innovative controls are coming into use

Now, the innovative controls that Wii employs are coming into use in physical therapy departments around North America.

... are being used ...

Are both of the above two versions identical in meaning? If yes, which is more often used? Thanks.
  

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Coming into use is earlier in the general acceptance of the controls than is are being used. The latter indiates more established use of said controls.

— Mister Micawber

  • Coming into use is earlier in the general acceptance of the controls than is are being used.
  • The latter indiates more established use of said controls.
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Coming into use is earlier in the general acceptance of the controls than is are being used. The latter indiates more established use of said controls.
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Mister MicawberComing into use is earlier in the general acceptance of the controls than is are being used. The latter indiates more established use of said controls.

Thanks, Mister.

Does it mean that "coming into use" is closer in meaning to "are starting to be used?" If not, how would you paraphrase it?
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Yes, that's right, and that's how I would phrase it.
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