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We didn't supply vs We don't supply

Both "we didn't supply" and "we don't supply" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "We didn't supply" is past tense, indicating that something was not provided in the past. On the other hand, "we don't supply" is present tense, stating that something is not provided currently or as a general fact.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 6177 views

We didn't supply

This phrase is correct and is used to indicate that something was not provided in the past.

This phrase is used to talk about a situation where something was not provided by "us" in the past. It refers to a specific time in the past when the action of not supplying occurred.

Examples:

  • We didn't supply enough food for the party last week.
  • They didn't supply the necessary information on time.
  • And we didn't supply them with one.
  • But we didn't burn the supply truck.
  • It's bad enough we didn't have adequate supplies ready.
  • If we don't supply vitamins to the prisoners, it's a war crime.
  • As the university won't supply us students with a thaumic particle accelerator, we've started to build our own.
  • Yes. Too bad we can't supply photographs of you on the roof.
  • I'm sorry to rub it in, sir, but we can't supply you here.
  • We did find bricks of cash, growing supplies, doctorates in botany and genetics.
  • It would be easier for us to focus on the supply side and the difficulties caused by Hurricane Katrina, but if we did that we would just be applying a sticking plaster, when what we really need is major surgery.
  • We would be well advised to ensure that Israel meets its obligations instead of sending disastrous signals, as we did for example by suspending funding for the fuel supply for the power station in Gaza.
  • These days, with the new technology on the battlefields, fibrin bandages, one-handed tourniquets, blood supply, they're doing things we didn't even think were possible.
  • Be frank, l can't supply you with more.
  • That's why Kilic couldn't supply the papers any more.
  • And if you don't supply the goods, then...
  • I didn't supply you with these cigarettes.
  • The bone marrow doesn't supply enough red blood cells.
  • You couldn't supply them, they came to me.
  • They didn't supply all the necessary hardware
  • She can't supply for an army that size indefinitely, not isolated by the mountains.
  • We cannot combat alcoholism by restricting supply.

Alternatives:

  • We failed to supply
  • We neglected to supply
  • We didn't provide

We don't supply

This phrase is correct and is used to indicate that something is not provided currently or as a general fact.

This phrase is used to state that something is not provided by "us" currently or as a general policy. It refers to the present time or a habitual action.

Examples:

  • We don't supply that product anymore.
  • They don't supply to that region.
  • If we don't supply vitamins to the prisoners, it's a war crime.
  • Because we don't have any supplies.
  • We don't have enough supplies for two more people.
  • If we don't find new supplies they'll run out of water in two days.
  • This is only a campus hospital, we don't have many supplies.
  • If he's hiding something, we don't have a warrant, we don't have supplies, you want to intimidate him.
  • We don't have enough supplies for two more people.
  • The question isn't what medical equipment do we supply. It's what don't we supply.
  • And we didn't supply them with one.
  • As the university won't supply us students with a thaumic particle accelerator, we've started to build our own.
  • Yes. Too bad we can't supply photographs of you on the roof.
  • I'm sorry to rub it in, sir, but we can't supply you here.
  • We do building maintenance, I.T., office supplies, mail distribution.
  • We don't have any O-negative blood on supply.
  • We don't have the proper medical supplies aboard to deal with...
  • We don't keep musical instruments in our supply closets.
  • We do not know the identity of the enterprises that supply the outermost regions under the specific supply arrangements.
  • Ultimately, we will need to reach the stage where we have black lists of countries to which we do not under any circumstance supply weapons.
  • We need supplies no matter what we do next.
  • If we had a few months and an unlimited supply of water, which we don't.

Alternatives:

  • We do not provide
  • We are not supplying
  • We do not offer

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