Has it ever happened vs Had it ever happened

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Has it ever happened' is used when referring to something that may have occurred recently or is still relevant in the present. 'Had it ever happened' is used when talking about something that occurred in the past, often in a more distant or completed timeframe.

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Has it ever happened

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to something that may have occurred recently or is still relevant in the present.

This phrase is used to inquire about whether something has occurred at any point in the past up to the present moment.

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Has it ever happened love a person so much that you could spend your entire life kissing them?
Has it ever happened to you... that initially you didn't like then suddenly you like that someone a little... and then a lot... and then... then...
Tell me: has it ever happened to you to want something in life... and never to be able to get it? Yes.
Has it ever happened that a case of harassment was confirmed but the harasser was not penalised?

Had it ever happened

This phrase is correct and commonly used when talking about something that occurred in the past, often in a more distant or completed timeframe.

This phrase is used to inquire about whether something had occurred at any point in the past up to a specific time in the past.

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Has it ever happened vs Had it ever happened