Thread: "Once XXX takes effect" or "Once XXX has taken effect"
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Old 20-Jul-2007, 07:18
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Default Re: "Once XXX takes effect" or "Once XXX has taken effect"
The present perfect can be used to emphasise the completion of the action. However, in this case, you'd hope the emphasis would not be necessary.
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