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i have had the opportunity vs i had had the opportunity

Both are fine/correct, but they're used in different contexts. 'I have had the opportunity' is used when you want to express that you've had the chance to do something at some point in the past up to the present moment. 'I had had the opportunity' is used when you want to talk about a past event that took place before another past event.
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i have had the opportunity

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express that you have had the chance to do something at some point in the past up to the present moment.

This phrase is used to talk about experiences or opportunities that have occurred from a point in the past up to now.

Examples:

  • I have had the opportunity to travel to many countries.
  • She has had the opportunity to work with talented professionals.
  • They have had the opportunity to learn a new language.
  • He has had the opportunity to showcase his skills.
  • We have had the opportunity to attend various events.
  • May 8, 2024 ... 62 likes, 3 comments - tomcoleok04 on May 8, 2024: "This week, I have had the opportunity to meet with and speak to both the Norman Chamber ...
  • Apr 29, 2014 ... "I have had the opportunity to hold an important conference." ... In the first the conference is to come. In the second, it is in the past.
  • Oct 29, 2021 ... “Over my past three semesters at SSF, I have had the opportunity to learn and live with so many amazing people!” – Tamara Sonera. You are ...
  • Jul 30, 2024 ... I have had the opportunity to intern in Singapore! I am specifically working in the supply chain sector for Bata and am focusing on their sustainability ...
  • May 21, 2017 ... Recently I have had the opportunity to officiate in the temple sealing of four wonderful couples. As I prepared for these wonderful ...
  • Mar 21, 2024 ... I have had the opportunity to reflect on my purpose in the job as I complete 1000 coaching hours. Meeting 3 former students whom I have worked with today by ...
  • Feb 13, 2024 ... Throughout the years, I have had the opportunity to be influenced and inspired by many different people for many different reasons. As ...
  • Nicole Picket: 'I have had the opportunity to learn for the sake of learning'. History. 5/24/2016. Nicole Picket. History. Harrison, NY. What is your main ...
  • May 28, 2024 ... I have had the opportunity to staff and lead unique and amazing programs at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism.
  • Sep 13, 2024 ... I thank God for all the warriors I have had the opportunity to sit with and learn from. As many have or are making their transition to ...

Alternatives:

  • I have had the chance
  • I have been given the opportunity
  • I have been able to
  • I have experienced the opportunity
  • I have had the privilege

i had had the opportunity

This phrase is correct and is used when you want to talk about a past event that occurred before another past event.

This phrase is used to refer to a past opportunity that was present before another past event took place.

Examples:

  • I had had the opportunity to study abroad before I got my current job.
  • She had had the opportunity to meet the author before the book was published.
  • They had had the opportunity to invest in the company before it became successful.
  • He had had the opportunity to travel the world before settling down.
  • We had had the opportunity to participate in the competition before it was canceled.
  • Apr 20, 2015 ... Now that I have had time to answer this question, I wish I had had the opportunity to do so earlier. The question has had several answers ...
  • Aug 3, 2022 ... ... I had had the opportunity to learn these skills when I was your age, you can do it!” In addition to its progressive educational values, the ...
  • Feb 16, 2016 ... Since I had had the opportunity to hear about their project before we headed out with their teacher, I knew what they had created. The car ...
  • I had had the opportunity to intern at a number of different places in both the public and private sectors but I just couldn't find my career calling. It ...
  • Dec 12, 2020 ... I wish I had had the opportunity to meet some of the teenagers who came from countries divided by conflict and hear their personal stories.
  • ... I had had the opportunity to really sit down and go a bit deeper into the wines, to taste so many side by side. I think we all felt the wines showed ...
  • Dec 18, 2019 ... I wish I had had the opportunity to be in his class when I was coming through WCU. Q.) Marianne, you enjoyed a very distinguished and ...
  • Jun 25, 2010 ... I was also pleased to announce that, earlier in the day, I had had the opportunity to visit the Art Institute of Chicago to see the Beauford ...
  • ... I had had the opportunity to tell you that. I'll be forever grateful. ❤️ #peeweeherman #paulreubens | Facebook. This browser is not supported. Use Facebook ...
  • Dec 19, 2022 ... I had had the opportunity to do so in college and declined. For some reason I believed that it would be a difficult book, something to ...

Alternatives:

  • I had the chance
  • I had been given the opportunity
  • I had been able to
  • I had experienced the opportunity
  • I had the privilege

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