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Once we received vs Once we receive

Both phrases are correct, but they express slightly different ideas. 'Once we received' refers to a specific past event, while 'once we receive' refers to a general or future event.
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Last updated: July 20, 2024 • 37521 views

Once we received

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific past event.

This phrase is used when referring to a specific past event. For example, 'Once we received the package, we opened it immediately.'

Examples:

  • Once we received the invitation, we confirmed our attendance.
  • Once we received the payment, we processed the order.
  • Apr 21, 2018 ... 2- We will inform you once we received the parcel. moreover we have sent you order's summary along with sale contract please advise.
  • Aug 21, 2021 ... Can we do side hustle once we received EAD and Work on H1B. Hi. I have H1B for work but now I received EAD, can I do side hustle or it is ...
  • Feb 22, 2019 ... once we received or as soon we received the original signed version, we can submit it to the registry. Which should I choose?
  • Once we received the message, we felt scared to stay in our homes. 1. Independent. "We, as a company, acted responsibly and promptly once we received notice ...
  • Sep 25, 2024 ... Once we received the migraine diagnosis, it meant he was only missing one day of school rather than two which was an improvement. Still ...
  • Jul 24, 2022 ... I was under the impression from Tesomas Scout Camp that once we received the file, we'd simply have to upload it or import it into Scoutbook.
  • Aug 1, 2024 ... Printer worked great at her office but once we received it i tried copying a document to test it out and i get an error code E000302-0001 ...
  • ... once we received the gilded parts. Then started the real stress of assembling the Kriegsmesser, with all the parts already gilded, and polished. While each ...

Alternatives:

  • After we received
  • When we received
  • Upon receiving
  • Once we got
  • Once we obtained

Once we receive

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a general or future event.

This phrase is used when referring to a general or future event. For example, 'Once we receive the information, we will update you.'

Examples:

  • Once we receive your application, we will review it.
  • Once we receive the confirmation, we can proceed with the booking.
  • Jan 28, 2016 ... If the first part of your sentence were just "Once we receive the data", The present simple would be the best choice.
  • Nov 4, 2020 ... Changing one key word, I would rewrite the sentence as, “After [or when] [or once] we receive [or have received] an update, we'll get back to ...
  • or "Once we receive an update, we'll get back to you." Which is the correct usage and why? I am a little puzzled by the use of the word once to introduce your ...
  • Jul 26, 2018 ... Sorry, no, There is no subject in the most important part of this message. it should read, “Once we receive an update from them, ...
  • Mar 23, 2022 ... So how do we accept goods in coupa once we receive them? Archived post. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Upvote 5
  • Feb 28, 2012 ... We will inform you once we receive/received the parcel. ... [Grammar] once received or once receive? ... Ray says he's sure that once he gets a job ...
  • Oct 10, 2022 ... Sorry if this is a stupid question, but once we receive our presale password from seated, are we using it to by tickets on TM, or seated?
  • Apr 21, 2018 ... hi please reply is this is correct sentence 1- We will inform you once we receive the parcel. moreover we have sent you order's summary ...
  • High quality example sentences with “once we receive” in context from reliable sources - Ludwig is the linguistic search engine that helps you to write ...
  • Once we receive your application for admission, we will send you an application acknowledgment*. If you provide us with an email address, the ...

Alternatives:

  • After we receive
  • When we receive
  • Upon receiving
  • Once we get
  • Once we obtain

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