heard people say vs heard people said

The correct phrase is "heard people say." The verb "heard" is followed by the base form of the verb (say) and not the past tense form (said). This construction is commonly used in English.

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heard people say

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone has heard others express something verbally. The verb 'say' is in the base form after 'heard.'

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l heard people say an actress was coming to town, a TV star,
I have heard people say that those who come from countries where terrorism is a threat must take this issue in a different way to those from a country where there is no threat.
I've heard people say that when your son marries, you lose a son, but when your daughter marries, you get a son.
I've heard people say that with gunshot wounds, it's really all about the shock, you know?
I've heard people say, death is such a waste.
And finally to the future. I have often heard people say that we would have to choose between freedom and security, but I do not think that is necessary.
I've heard people say things like, "It's like a child's little theater thing."
You know, I... I've heard people say that with gunshot wounds, it's really all about the shock, you know?
I heard people say you were a good doctor.
It just seems like something I've heard people say, so...
I've heard people say that I dangle on the autistic spectrum.
This is the first time I have heard people say nice things about Gil Dong.
Perhaps this is not an environmental and health issue, or at least so I have heard people say.
I've heard people say that before, but I never had that feeling.
I heard people say that there was a baby boy I could adopt
Heard people say they lost money on Barbie yesterday.
Heard people say they lost money on Barbie yesterday.
In this chamber, in front of MEPs who today represent the democratic governments of Europe, democratic parties and democratic sentiments, I have heard people say: 'You know, we have stepped in to solve the problem where Mr Ahtisaari failed.'

heard people said

This phrase is incorrect in English. The verb 'heard' should be followed by the base form of the verb, not the past tense form.

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But I've heard people said... certain Italian shoes are really comfortable.
I heard a lot of people said that Terry Lennox was working for Marty Augustine.
You should've heard some of the things people said yesterday.
I was eavesdropping outside the fraternity house window and I heard every mean word you people said about me.
I heard people feed them sugar water.
I heard people looking for me.
I heard people call him "Director".
Dad passed by and heard people talking.
You've heard people talking about it.
I heard people die after three days without water.
I've-I've never heard people so jaded about Christmas.
I heard people saying that, so...
You always heard people in the next room making noises.
I swear I heard people talking.
I heard people say you were a good doctor.
And I'd heard people in New York never get to know their neighbours.
I've heard people here blame a lot of stuff on their families.
I heard people screaming, and then I lost Craig...
I heard people jump off a cliff there.
I've even heard people agree to burying Dwyte Johnson in Rockville Cemetery.

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