They have already made provision vs They already made provision

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'They have already made provision' is used when emphasizing the completion of an action that has relevance to the present moment. 'They already made provision' is used when referring to a completed action in the past without emphasizing its relevance to the present.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 809 views

They have already made provision

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to emphasize the completion of an action with relevance to the present moment.

This phrase is used to indicate that a provision has been made in the past and is still relevant or has an impact on the current situation.

Examples:

They have already made provision for the upcoming event.
I can see that they have already made provision for any potential issues.

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We have already made provision for a review system.
But I've already made provisions for my financial future.
Has the Commission already made provision in its thematic strategy on air pollution (CAFE) for legislative proposals requiring the introduction of diesel particulate filters?
Commends the Commission for having already made provision for funds for the holding of future elections in Palestine;
It has already made these provisions legally binding in the European Union.
The Commission has therefore proposed to the Council the significant possibility of establishing a subsidiary of the European Investment Bank, and has already made provision in the Budget for a capital investment of EUR 25 million.
It will be better if they do not know we already made a provision for it.
Since the entry into force of Commission Directive 96/37/EC of 17 June 1996 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 74/408/EEC, several Member States have already made compulsory the provisions contained therein in respect of certain categories of vehicles other than M1.
Has the Commission already made provision for carrying out such a study in its plans for the 7th term or is it prepared to commission such a study on the impact of full freedom of movement?
They have already made great efforts in order to obtain entry into the present Union.
Moreover, the implementation of the agreement will allow multinational companies to rescind any previous commitment they have undertaken in relation to the investments they have already made.
This means that, to all intents and purposes, Parliament has been levered out, although the conclusion is such that we cannot say that they have already made a decision.
Large operators have already made substantial staff cuts.
The Commission cannot oblige Sogepa to make a contribution in kind or the private partners to carry out a new capital increase in cash, notwithstanding the contributions they have already made amounting to EUR 60 million.
Nowadays, the Commission does not ask that the Union be granted funding for new projects, but usually that it be granted funding for commitments already made;Member States must honour the commitments that they have already made.
I have already made contact with the Como Liberation Committee.
Our agents have already made several attempts.
Some European countries have already made a first move.
Now, I have already made a statement to your colleagues...
The Langels have already made a comment about it.

Alternatives:

They have already made arrangements.
They have already taken care of it.
They have already prepared for it.

They already made provision

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a completed action in the past without emphasizing its relevance to the present.

This phrase is used to state that a provision was made in the past, without necessarily connecting it to the present moment.

Examples:

They already made provision for the trip before we arrived.
I heard that they already made provision for the new project.

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We have already made provision for a review system.
But I've already made provisions for my financial future.
Has the Commission already made provision in its thematic strategy on air pollution (CAFE) for legislative proposals requiring the introduction of diesel particulate filters?
Commends the Commission for having already made provision for funds for the holding of future elections in Palestine;
It has already made these provisions legally binding in the European Union.
The Commission has therefore proposed to the Council the significant possibility of establishing a subsidiary of the European Investment Bank, and has already made provision in the Budget for a capital investment of EUR 25 million.
It will be better if they do not know we already made a provision for it.
Has the Commission already made provision for carrying out such a study in its plans for the 7th term or is it prepared to commission such a study on the impact of full freedom of movement?
Since the entry into force of Commission Directive 96/37/EC of 17 June 1996 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 74/408/EEC, several Member States have already made compulsory the provisions contained therein in respect of certain categories of vehicles other than M1.
But they already made contact with Victor.
They already made a doggy bed - sweaters, towels.
Maybe they already made their move.
I like you Barry, but they already made one.
Provision is already made in the Treaty for the Commission's right of initiative.
Those provisions should take due account of the need to protect investments already made.
These provisions are already made under Chapter 3, Section I.
Transitional provisions should be introduced in respect of notifications already made under the opposition procedure.
The EESC notes that, in its efforts to improve its legal provisions in this field, Croatia is broadly following EU directives and has already made progress accordingly.
2. Member States may adopt or retain provisions dealing with down payments already made by the debtor.
The provisions of the aforementioned Directives on the safety data sheet shall apply, unless all relevant information as appropriate is already made available by the instructions for use.

Alternatives:

They made provision already.
They had made provision.
They made arrangements already.

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They have already made provision vs They already made provision