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didn't find what you are looking for vs didn't find what you were looking for

Both phrases are correct, but they're used in slightly different contexts. 'Didn't find what you are looking for' is used to refer to the present or a general situation. 'Didn't find what you were looking for' refers to a past situation or a specific instance in the past.
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Last updated: August 23, 2024

didn't find what you are looking for

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to the present or a general situation.

This phrase is used to express that the search for something did not yield the desired result in the present or in general.

Alternatives:

  • haven't found what you are looking for
  • can't find what you are looking for

didn't find what you were looking for

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a past situation or a specific instance in the past.

This phrase is used to express that the search for something did not yield the desired result in a past situation or a specific instance in the past.

Alternatives:

  • hadn't found what you were looking for
  • couldn't find what you were looking for

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