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called you a couple of times vs called you couple of times

The correct phrase is 'called you a couple of times.' The word 'a' is necessary before 'couple' to indicate that it is a specific amount. 'Couple' is used as a noun in this context to mean 'a small number of.'

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called you a couple of times

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone has made a few phone calls to you.

Examples:

  • I called you a couple of times, but you didn't answer.
  • She called me a couple of times yesterday.
  • He said he would call me a couple of times this week.
  • They have called me a couple of times already.
  • Have you called him a couple of times to remind him?
  • Oct 26, 2019 ... A ear to a friend or a member of your extended family who has called you a couple of times but you forgot to return the call.... A call to a ...
  • The school has called you a couple of times about where they are. When they attend school, they do not perform to their abilities. It seems they're not ...
  • Hi, I am a huge fan of your trail saddles and own two Steele Plantation Saddles which I purchased used. I have called you a couple of times in the past ...
  • I may have gone a little overboard on the thickness of the cloth. I will find out Monday! Cris, I have called you a couple of times trying to see if I could get ...
  • Feb 6, 2009 ... Hey Sticko, I called you a couple of times yesterday, and I'd get your music thing for like 2 secs, then it would disconnect me. Did you ...
  • Jul 7, 2019 ... 2 thoughts on “Depression is Different When God's Here”. Kim Cummins says: July 8, 2019 at 3:37 pm. I almost called you a couple of times– ...
  • I've called you a couple of times and you didn't respond ". " Um, I'm just wondering where my dad could be, but still go back inside " Charlie pushed him ...
  • Mar 27, 2020 ... ... called you a couple of times when we used to go to the main island and you didn't answer" I replied. I used to try to call her because I ...
  • I called you a couple of times, you never got back to me. Nat: I was busy, you know, I got busy. Larry: You got busy? What do you mean you got busy? What ...
  • I've called you a couple of times, but you've never answered. I've been so busy with work and family. I've got a meeting this morning so I'll just drop a ...

Alternatives:

  • called you a few times
  • called you several times
  • called you a couple times
  • called you a couple times
  • called you a couple times already

called you couple of times

This phrase is incorrect in English. 'Couple' needs the article 'a' before it to function as a determiner.

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  • Apr 25, 2016 ... I called you couple of times but you didn't answer. Husband : I'm on my way home. I had so much work to do so I was busy all day. Husband ...
  • Jul 3, 2019 ... I sent you email, called you couple of times, left you voice mails and asked your reception to leave you notes. Please take some time to ...
  • 2- we called you couple of times to stop by but unfortunately you were busy as you are always,even when where installing your new furnace. 3- you have show ...
  • CRA has sent you letters or called you couple of times. c). You have already talked to CRA and you have already signed some documents for them. d). You lost ...
  • We called you couple of times to the number you provided to us but always got your voicemail. I apologize but we have not received any written messages to ...
  • I called you couple of times on Saturday. 08033399702. Regards. (1) (Reply). What Book About Warren Buffet Would You Recommend? / Acura MDX 2008 Tokumbo / All ...
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