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I called you, but couldn't reach you vs I called you, but couldn't contact you

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They convey the same meaning of attempting to communicate with someone via a phone call but not being successful. The choice between 'reach' and 'contact' is a matter of your personal preference or style.
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I called you, but couldn't reach you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker tried to communicate with someone via phone call but was unsuccessful in getting through to them.
  • Dec 22, 2013 ... Hello Laura,. Thank you for your message, I called you but couldn't reach you so I let a voice message. I understand that you are trying to ...
  • Jul 2, 2022 ... I couldn't reach you, I called you but couldn't reach you. I stayed away from your lips. I stayed far away.
  • Oct 3, 2024 ... Hi, I'm interested. I called you but couldn't reach you so I have whatsapp you. 2 wks. Suruma Times Showz. My budget K2000/MONTH. 2 wks. 1.
  • Sep 5, 2023 ... I called you but couldn't reach you. Thank you for the information provided; however, the spreadsheet summarizes various months of the ...
  • Apr 10, 2019 ... Kryuchkov: Well. I called you. But couldn't reach you. Gr. Surkis: Well. Well, you gave them. Include it in total ...
  • May 9, 2024 ... I called you but couldn't reach you. Please contact me directly by mail to discuss your experience at our hotel maryam.pargoshati ...
  • May 26, 2023 ... I called you, but couldn't reach you, so I texted you, and you replied the money wasn't in your account ... as if you hadn't deposited it ...

Alternatives:

  • I called you, but couldn't get through to you.
  • I called you, but you didn't answer.
  • I tried calling you, but you were unavailable.
  • I phoned you, but you were unreachable.

I called you, but couldn't contact you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is also used to convey the idea that the speaker attempted to reach someone via phone call but was unable to establish contact.
  • Thank you Universe Divine Nature Gratitude abundance prosperity and good health. Hi Reeya ji. I watched your videos . I called you but couldn't contact you.

Alternatives:

  • I called you, but couldn't get in touch with you.
  • I tried calling you, but couldn't connect.
  • I phoned you, but couldn't reach you.
  • I dialed your number, but couldn't make contact.

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