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as we talked at first vs as we've talked at first

Both phrases are not commonly used in English. The correct form would be 'as we talked at first' without 'have' before 'talked'.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 940 views

as we talked at first

This phrase is correct without 'have' before 'talked'.

This phrase can be used to refer to a previous conversation or discussion that occurred at the beginning of a series of talks.
  • Aug 20, 2015 ... ... from our shared stories and experiences, with some additional words offered as we talked. At first there were 16 specific words in our list.
  • Sep 12, 2009 ... I couldn't stay away, as we talked at first via text, i didn't really like his personality too much but instantly wanted something physical with him, ...
  • Apr 20, 2009 ... Tell Betty, My Mother, Mrs. Metcalf if they think to stay, as we talked at first, tell them I will supply them with all the cash & other things in my ...
  • He let me try out Pilotwings Resort on his 3DS as we talked. At first the effect made me feel a little cross-eyed, but a quick adjustment of the 3-D slider fixed that.

as we've talked at first

This phrase is not commonly used in English. The 'have' before 'talked' is unnecessary.

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