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he was promoted vs he has been promoted

Both phrases are correct, but are used in different contexts. 'He was promoted' talks about a past event without a specific time reference, while 'He has been promoted' indicates a recent action with a connection to the present.
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he was promoted

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to talk about a past event without a specific time reference.

This phrase is used to describe a promotion that happened in the past without specifying when it occurred.

Examples:

  • He was promoted to manager last year.
  • She was promoted after completing her training.
  • They were promoted to senior positions in the company.
  • Aug 24, 2023 ... What did Daryl do all day after he was promoted. r/DunderMifflin - Craig Robinson sitting ...
  • He was promoted to lieutenant on July 25, 2004, and assigned to Troop B Headquarters in Macon, MO. On July 1, 2014, Olson was promoted to the rank of ...
  • Aug 11, 2023 ... Many teachers said a principal sexually harassed them. He was promoted.
  • Mar 3, 2011 ... However, if you are just saying that it happened sometime in the past as-a-matter-of-fact, it would just be, "he was promoted". Share. Share ...
  • Photo Op. President Reagan meeting with Eddie Serrano when he was promoted to Ensign in The United States Navy. Oval Office. WHTV 619 Youtube MP4 Video WHTV ...
  • In 2021, he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel. Colonel Jones completed training at the FBI National Academy in 2005. He earned a bachelor's degree ...
  • Aug 23, 2024 ... ... He was promoted to Assistant Chief in 2002. Due to his dedication to the department, he was awarded Life Membership in November 2004. Steve ...
  • In 2018, he was promoted to Colonel and became Chief of Patrol. In 2021, Commissioner Worley became Chief of Criminal Investigation, which included overseeing ...
  • Jun 20, 2020 ... Kakashi was promoted to Genin at 5. He was promoted to Chuunin at 6. Jonin at 12 Anbu some 1 year after And back to Jonin at 20 People think ...
  • "he was promoted" is a correct and usable phrase in written English. It is typically used to describe a change in someone's job or position within a company or ...

Alternatives:

  • He got promoted.
  • He received a promotion.
  • He was given a promotion.

he has been promoted

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a recent action with a connection to the present.

This phrase is used to describe a promotion that has happened recently and has relevance to the present moment.

Examples:

  • He has been promoted to a higher position in the company.
  • She has been promoted to team leader.
  • They have been promoted to management roles.
  • Oct 14, 2024 ... Zirene announces that he has been promoted from QA on WoW Classic to mid-level game designer on WoW Classic! ... r/classicwow - Zirene announces ...
  • An older guy that thinks he has been promoted too fast. Log In to Reply. Log In to Reply. 1 of 29 posts. Original Post. 1 of 29 postsMarch 2015. 0 unread. Now ...
  • Oct 19, 2023 ... ... (since he has been promoted) and if there is anything he wants to change/or any champion type he wants to do. Upvote 434. Downvote Award
  • General Thomas Bussiere has been an incredible asset not only to Alaska, but to our entire country. I'm very proud that he has been promoted to Deputy ...
  • Feb 21, 2020 ... The perfect ("He has been promoted") indicates that he still has the higher position. So it seems a bit illogical - he can't still be in the job ...
  • Dec 18, 2019 ... Synonym for He has been promoted. The second doesn't sound natural, and in most cases, wouldn't make sense. An exception would be: "I'm ...
  • Sep 25, 2020 ... 12K likes, 351 comments - realomojinad on September 25, 2020: "Congratulations son @joshjinad He has been promoted to SS 3 ...
  • Jan 29, 2018 ... Congratulations to Scott Mullins as he has been promoted to Captain! Rachelle Sorensen-Cox and 88 others. 󰤥 89. 󰤦 7. 󰤧. Herbert Roberson.
  • Feb 11, 2022 ... Question: John took a job in 2001 at a salary of $10 000. By 2017, he has been promoted, with a salary of $50 000. If the price index in 2001 is ...
  • May 25, 2017 ... Congratulations to Mike Coggins as he has been promoted to Assistant Fire Chief! Andrew Pressley and 146 others. 󰤥 147. 󰤦 9. 󰤧 3. Denise ...

Alternatives:

  • He has received a promotion.
  • He has been given a promotion.
  • He has moved up in the company.

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