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The problem was fixed yesterday. vs The problem has been fixed yesterday.

The correct phrase here is "The problem was fixed yesterday." The use of the past simple tense ('was fixed') is appropriate when referring to an action that occurred at a specific point in the past, such as yesterday. The phrase "the problem has been fixed yesterday" is incorrect as the present perfect tense ('has been fixed') shouldn't be used with a specific time reference like "yesterday."
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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"The problem was fixed yesterday."

This phrase is used to indicate that the problem was resolved at a specific point in the past, which in this case is yesterday.

Examples:

  • The issue with the software was fixed yesterday.
  • The leak in the roof was fixed yesterday.
  • The mistake in the report was fixed yesterday.
  • The problem was fixed yesterday apparently and some hosts have confirmed this. You'll need to upload to the new Airbnb app via the Apple store. Let us know ...
  • Aug 11, 2023 ... Hi, the problem was fixed yesterday. Upvote
  • Aug 16, 2019 ... The problem was fixed yesterday for me. If you let us know your site URL I can take a look. Do you see the bar chart here? https://www.k8oms ...
  • Aug 29, 2019 ... In my case the problem was fixed yesterday after updating to build 18970. Upvote
  • Jul 10, 2012 ... The problem was fixed yesterday. FTP issue was caused by SolusVM bug. Issue was fixed and FTP is now working fine. Thanks for all the ...
  • Jan 21, 2018 ... I believe the problem was fixed yesterday. I have not installed the CC 2018 update yet.,. soldier-side-view-4-animation-2.gif. JJMack. Votes. 0 ...
  • Jun 5, 2009 ... The gauge was at the 1/4 mark for two days on the highway so I thought the problem was fixed. Yesterday afternoon the needle went up to the ...
  • Nov 16, 2012 ... I changed the fuel filter thought the problem was fixed. Yesterday I was towing my boat to a bass tournament. Everything was fine untill I ...
  • Jan 9, 2023 ... The problem was fixed yesterday, I thought it was done by you, but I guess not. I was frantic and tried several places to get the answer. I ...
  • Aug 21, 2014 ... The problem was fixed yesterday by chmod-ing the relevant files from 770 to 775. Not sure how it happened in the first place though. Thanks ...

This phrase is incorrect in English. The present perfect tense should not be used with a specific time reference like "yesterday."

"The problem has been fixed yesterday."

  • Oct 1, 2023 ... I changed ram to the Corsairs and the problem has been fixed. Yesterday I left my computer idle and when I came back the pc had restarted itself ...
  • Sep 28, 2020 ... the problem has been fixed yesterday https://github.com/traefik/traefik/pull/7364, a release will come quickly. 1 Like. system Closed October ...
  • Jan 6, 2011 ... Finally the problem has been fixed. Yesterday I went to give another try to a transmission expert. After more than half an hour test drive ...
  • Emily Kairua-Maniti yes, the problem has been fixed yesterday. 3 il. 1. Mata Potini. Wow they dont want the world to know who made a comments about the error.
  • Mar 19, 2006 ... The problem has been fixed yesterday, they change a new alarm system for my bike. Thanks again for all of you, Alex. Save Share. Reply Quote ...
  • Emily Kairua-Maniti yes, the problem has been fixed yesterday. 3 aastat. 1. Mata Potini. Wow they dont want the world to know who made a comments about the ...
  • Dec 2, 2021 ... Emily Kairua-Maniti yes, the problem has been fixed yesterday. 3 yrs. 1. Mata Potini. Wow they dont want the world to know who made a comments ...
  • Emily Kairua-Maniti yes, the problem has been fixed yesterday. 3 sal. 1. Mata Potini. Wow they dont want the world to know who made a comments about the error.
  • Dec 2, 2021 ... Emily Kairua-Maniti yes, the problem has been fixed yesterday. 3 tahun. 1. Mata Potini. Wow they dont want the world to know who made a ...

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