he had found that vs he has found that

Both are correct, but they're used in different contexts. "He had found that" is used when referring to a past event or situation that occurred before another past event. On the other hand, "he has found that" is used to talk about a recent discovery or realization that's still relevant in the present.

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he had found that

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a past event or situation that occurred before another past event.

This phrase is used to describe a discovery or realization that took place in the past, before another event in the past. It indicates a completed action in the past.

Examples:

He had found that the keys were missing before he left the house.
She had found that the store was closed when she arrived.
They had found that the project was already completed by the time they started working on it.

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Last updated: November 08, 2024

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Alternatives:

he discovered that
he came to realize that
he learned that
he found out that
he uncovered that

he has found that

This phrase is correct and commonly used when talking about a recent discovery or realization that is still relevant in the present.

This phrase is used to describe a discovery or realization that took place in the recent past and is still relevant at the time of speaking. It indicates a connection between the past discovery and the present moment.