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Jigneshbharati Posted 8 years ago
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It had been vs it has been

It had truly been one of the most humbling moments of my career and I am so proud of all the team on this stunning royal day," McCartney said in a statement

https://m.rediff.com/news/report/pix-fun-frolic-and-fireworks-at-harry-meghans-wedding/20180520.htm

Please explain the use "had been vs has been" in "it had been truly ..."

  

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" Actually, I would expect ' was truly'. Credit McCartney's choice to careless hyper-formality.

— Mister Micawber

  • " Actually, I would expect ' was truly'.
  • Credit McCartney's choice to careless hyper-formality.
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JigneshbharatiPlease explain the use "had been vs has been" in "it had been truly ..."

Actually, I would expect 'was truly'. Credit McCartney's choice to careless hyper-formality.

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