were already implemented vs have been already implemented

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Were already implemented' is used when referring to a past action that was completed before a certain point in the past. 'Have been already implemented' is used when emphasizing the completion of an action up to the present moment.

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were already implemented

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to past actions that were completed before a specific point in the past.

This phrase is used to talk about actions that were completed at a certain point in the past. It indicates that the implementation took place before a particular time or event.

Examples:

The changes were already implemented when I joined the team.
The new software features were already implemented last month.

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Detailed information on the exact nature of the lessons learned, and whether any of them were already implemented or are going to be implemented in the future should be provided.
In its reply, the Commission stated that these recommendations were already being implemented to a large extent.
In his last report the rapporteur pointed out that systems along the above lines were already being successfully implemented in several Member States (for example Germany, France, the Netherlands, Austria, and the United Kingdom).
For example, 38 out of 53 actions foreseen in the so-called Action Plan named 'Pierre de Coubertin' were either started or were already being implemented, and some of them have been already achieved or concluded: two-thirds of the actions.
Regarding the MPS I registry already implemented.
Compatibility with programmes of measures already implemented must be ensured.
In addition, the PZL Dêbica already implemented and still plans some investments and sale or liquidation of redundant assets.
The Committee notes with satisfaction that some research organisations have already implemented successful programmes to face this challenge.
My colleague Mr Fischler has already implemented some of the measures promised to the Committee on Budgets.
Thus competition in conjunction with Community legislation already implemented is satisfactorily steering towards the prevention of waste.
The Bank has already implemented the Lisbon initiatives.
The committee points out that Belgium, the Netherlands and Denmark have already implemented national retrofitting schemes.
Certain restructuring measures have been already implemented.
Investments already implemented under the 2003 IBP.
The Community has already implemented legislation requiring that its CO2 emissions be cut by 20% by 2020.
Many Member States have already implemented some excellent measures.
There are countries such as Spain that have already implemented independent and transferable paternity leave.
Programmes of measures may be based on measures already implemented at national and Community levels, such as measures relating to the common agricultural policy, without affecting the measures already implemented.
First, for data collection already implemented, though a certain increase in data quality and comparability has been achieved, Member States should be given a firm basis for implementation.
Certain Member States have already implemented more far-reaching liberalisation measures, with very mixed results.

Alternatives:

had already been implemented
were already in place
had already been put into effect
had already been executed
were already carried out

have been already implemented

This phrase is correct and emphasizes the completion of an action up to the present moment. It is less common than 'were already implemented.'

This phrase is used to emphasize that an action has been completed up to the present moment. It highlights the current status of the implementation.

Examples:

The updates have been already implemented in the latest version.
The new policies have been already implemented across all departments.

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In a number of Member States such as Germany, Italy and France, forms of civic service (compulsory or voluntary) for young people have been already implemented.
Significant restructuring measures, such as employment restructuring, partial assets restructuring and organisational restructuring have been already implemented.
Certain restructuring measures have been already implemented.
Exemption for HGVs registered in three Member States (NL, DK, BE) is foreseen, where effective national measures have been already implemented in order to eliminate blind spots.
The figures presented in the previous tables are established on an accrual basis, meaning that while some of these amounts have been already implemented in 2009 (EUR 709 million for all funds), the remaining will be implemented in subsequent years.

Alternatives:

have already been implemented
have been put into effect
have been executed
have been carried out
have been applied

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were already implemented vs have been already implemented