Once it arrived vs Once it arrives

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Once it arrived' is past tense and refers to something that has already happened, while 'once it arrives' is present tense and refers to something that is expected to happen in the future.

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Once it arrived

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to something that has already happened in the past.

This phrase is used to describe an event or action that took place at a specific point in the past. It indicates that the arrival has already occurred.

Examples:

Once it arrived, we started the meeting.
I was relieved once it arrived safely.

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But once it arrived, if no buyer was to be found, or if prices suddenly dropped, farmers would incur tremendous losses.
My former wife (and current "significant other") had promised to give me the money to repay past debts once it arrived.
But I had tipped my hand on the inheritance and made a commitment to use the money, once it arrived after May 18th, to get the bank and its lawyers off my back.
Once it arrived to Kiev.
Surprised I was when the doctor said that there is not usually something to do once it has arrived.
Once it had arrived in the port in Martinique, Eilean was loaded onto a cargo ship on which she made a journey of 4,000 miles, eventually arriving at Genoa in Italy in February 2007.
Once we arrived it only took a few hours and we had all of the peacock bass they wanted to catch.
Curiosities and useful informations are at your disposal to start discovering Ticino before leaving, but also to live it once you have arrived in Ticino.
Adapt to the new country Once you have arrived it is time to get to know your Host Family and the place where you will be living.
Once the surprise arrived it was very pleasant, the front desk staff friendly and polite, the restaurant staff as helpful, we asked for dinner outside where it was not set up and they did it right for us.
Once arrived here, we go back.
Once arrived in Vallermosa, turn left to Via Lamarmora.
Once arrived in Oristano, follow the directions to Cabras.
Once arrived at Passo Valparola Pit.-Stop to take photographs.
Once arrived in Petriti you'll find many small taverns.
Once arrived they denounced the inhuman treatment received by Libyan authorities.
Once arrived at the monument is interesting to discover its symbolic meaning.
Once arrived, they will take a restoring bath in Mediterranean waters.
Once arrived, they must battle for territory with those already there, and pairs or families are usually victorious.
Once arrived on the shores of the ponds, the guide gives a brief speech about this trip. We'll ride for an hour and 30 minutes.

Alternatives:

after it arrived
when it arrived
once it had arrived
once it was here
once it got there

Once it arrives

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to something that is expected to happen in the future.

This phrase is used to describe an event or action that is anticipated to happen at a specific point in the future. It indicates that the arrival is yet to occur.

Examples:

Once it arrives, we can begin the project.
I will be happy once it arrives.

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Once it arrives, the channel will disappear.
Once it arrives, I'll either be forgiven...
Once it arrives there, the heat is extracted from the water in the heat exchanger and is transferred to Schindler's heating system.
Play with our daughter and helping mum juggle a newborn once it arrives.
You send someone to retrieve the cache, and once it arrives, I take possession of it.
These options are prefixed by -y and are useful to display in various ways the content of the packet sniffed (the data, called payload), once it arrives at the listening interface.

Alternatives:

after it arrives
when it arrives
once it will arrive
once it gets here
once it is here

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