previously had not vs not had previously

Both "previously had not" and "not had previously" are correct constructions, but they are used in different contexts. "Previously had not" is more commonly used when emphasizing the time frame of not having done something before a specific point in time. On the other hand, "not had previously" is used when the focus is on the action of not having done something rather than the specific time frame.

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previously had not

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially when emphasizing the time frame of not having done something before a specific point in time.

This phrase is used to highlight that something was not done before a particular moment in the past. It emphasizes the time frame of the action.

Examples:

I previously had not visited that city before last summer.
She previously had not experienced such a challenging situation in her career.
They previously had not encountered such a difficult problem in their research.

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Mar 16, 2015 ... The Russian president previously had not been seen in public since March 5, which had triggered rumors and speculation about why he was ...

Alternatives:

had not previously
had not done so before
had never before
had not previously had the opportunity
had not previously been aware

not had previously

This phrase is correct and can be used in English, especially when the focus is on the action of not having done something rather than the specific time frame.

This phrase is used to emphasize the action of not having done something without specifying a particular time frame. It highlights the fact of not having done something.

Examples:

He not had previously encountered such a difficult task.
They not had previously tasted such delicious food.
She not had previously visited that beautiful place.
The team not had previously won a championship.
I not had previously seen such a rare bird.

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He would become their fraternity president and lead their fraternity to successes they had not had previously. A few years later he asked me why I didn't ask him ...
C. APPLICANTS BORN ELSEWHERE THAT HAVE NOT HAD PREVIOUSLY ISSUED PROOF OF CZECH CITIZENSHIP: Persons who were born abroad to a ...
The value I have received is an improvement of my health, a sense of well-being and stability in my life that I have not had previously for a very long time.
Feb 9, 2015 ... A couple of book clubs, one local, and one not, had previously selected my first novel and I'd enjoyed those experiences. The submission ...

Alternatives:

had not previously
had not done so before
had never before
had not previously had the opportunity
had not previously been aware

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previously had not vs not had previously