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It had been ordered vs It has been ordered

Both phrases are correct, but they're used in different contexts. 'It had been ordered' is used to talk about something that was ordered in the past before another past event. On the other hand, 'It has been ordered' talks about something that was ordered in the past and the action is still relevant in the present.
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It had been ordered

This phrase is correct and is used to talk about something that was ordered in the past before another past event.

This phrase is used to refer to an action that took place in the past before another past event. It indicates that the ordering happened before a specific point in the past.

Examples:

  • It had been ordered before the store closed for the day.
  • By the time I arrived, the food had been ordered.
  • Feb 21, 2015 ... I found an old thread where people had been waiting a month or more for their pump to arrive after it had been ordered, but the DSN's did ...
  • ... it had been ordered, but I don't want to put the cart in front of the horse. Just having some way to determine that the front counter ordered those parts ...
  • Oct 20, 2024 ... If it had been ordered and you'd had a low titrate the rheumatoid factor should have been repeated periodically. Even the basic medications ...
  • Dec 4, 2017 ... ... it had been ordered by anyone other than Kaitlyn or for any purpose other than to kill Mary. Kaitlyn was the Office Administrator at the ...
  • NURSING HOME FINED $5; It Had Been Ordered Vacated Because of Fuel Oil Storage. Credit...The New York Times Archives. See the article in its original context ...
  • Apr 3, 2024 ... My credit card just slid out of my wallet, eager to purchase such a perfect swimsuit. I had almost forgotten it had been ordered because it did ...
  • Nov 24, 2021 ... ... it had been ordered and the billing address is present and I can't get a refund because it's a software with product key sent via email.
  • Oct 7, 2021 ... I didn't get any sort of notification or anything about the card (other than an email saying it had been ordered). The card didn't ship ...
  • ... it had been ordered from the same catalogue, only it was green and yellow rather than James' red and blue, said “I'm Father Shaughnessy” to my mother, who ...
  • ... it had been ordered. After our initial investigation showed a high rate of transport without prescribed O2, we sent memoranda to all nursing units ...

Alternatives:

  • It was ordered
  • It had already been ordered
  • It had been placed

It has been ordered

This phrase is correct and is used to talk about something that was ordered in the past and the action is still relevant in the present.

This phrase is used to refer to an action that took place in the past and is still relevant in the present. It indicates that the ordering happened at an unspecified time in the past.

Examples:

  • It has been ordered and will arrive tomorrow.
  • The book has been ordered online.
  • Sep 30, 2024 ... r/marioandluigi - It has been ordered! Upvote 111. Downvote 33 Go to comments
  • Nov 6, 2023 ... It has been ordered ... Archived post. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Upvote
  • It has been ordered to reopen all the withdrawn services. 6. The Guardian.
  • Oct 7, 2021 ... It has been ordered to give a patient a dose of Ciprofloxosin 420mg. In the stock cabinet is a vial of Ciprofloxocin powder. To reconstitute the ...
  • Jan 29, 2024 ... Now, It Has Been Ordered to Liquidate. Negotiations to prevent the breakup of the company didn't lead to a deal over the weekend, people ...
  • Aug 27, 2003 ... 1G TSX (2004-2008) - How to track your car after it has been ordered. - Where is my car? Sound familiar? Your answer will soon be very ...
  • ... it has been ordered by using online ordering. 5.9 used to watch that and would remove it from your parts list if you wanted it to; 6.4 does not, and though ...
  • Oct 7, 2019 ... It has been ordered to give a patient a dose of Ciprofloxocin 375mg In the stock cabinet is a vial of Ciprofloxocin powder. To reconstitute the ...
  • Nov 6, 2015 ... Greenpeace India Says It Has Been Ordered to Dissolve. Share full article. Greenpeace activists participating in a vigil near the India Gate ...

Alternatives:

  • It is ordered
  • It was ordered
  • It has already been ordered

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