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didn't account for vs hadn't account for

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Didn't account for' is used to talk about something that was not considered in the past, while 'hadn't account for' is used when referring to something that was not considered before a specific point in the past.

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didn't account for

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that something was not taken into consideration in the past.
  • Nov 13, 2015 ... NFL: We didn't account for color blindness with 'Color Rush' jerseys. By John Breech | CBSSports.com. November 13, 2015 2:20 pm ET ...
  • Oct 21, 2015 ... 5 Things "Back to the Future" Didn't Account for When Predicting Cubs Would Win 2015 World Series. USATSI_8873186_153192880_lowres ...
  • 1 : to take into consideration <She didn't account for extra costs.> 2 : to give an explanation <How do you account for your success?> 3 : to be the cause of <The  ...
  • Didn't account for the FCC broadcast delay did you? Didn't account for the FCC broadcast delay did you? | IF YOU CELEBRATED. 714 views, 1 upvote.

Alternatives:

  • failed to consider
  • overlooked

hadn't account for

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that something was not taken into consideration before a specific point in the past.
  • Jul 23, 2014 ... Unfortunately, what I hadn't account for was that CVS doesn't actually restock that quickly. Moreover, since only the innermost edges of the ...
  • Jul 23, 2014 ... Unfortunately, what I hadn't account for was that CVS doesn't actually restock that quickly. Moreover, since only the innermost edges of the ...
  • Jul 23, 2014 ... Unfortunately, what I hadn't account for was that CVS doesn't actually restock that quickly. Moreover, since only the innermost edges of the ...
  • Jan 22, 2015 ... Unfortunately, what I hadn't account for was that CVS doesn't actually restock that quickly. Moreover, since only the innermost edges of the ...

Alternatives:

  • hadn't considered
  • hadn't taken into account

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