i called them so many times vs i had called them so many times

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I called them so many times' is used to express a past action of calling someone multiple times without specifying a specific time frame. 'I had called them so many times' is used to indicate that the action of calling them multiple times occurred before another past event. The choice between the two depends on the specific context you want to convey.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 5369 views

i called them so many times

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a past action of calling someone multiple times without specifying a specific time frame.

This phrase is used to indicate that you called someone multiple times in the past without specifying when those calls took place.

Examples:

I called them so many times, but they never answered.
She called them so many times that they finally picked up the phone.

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I called them a million times on Freedom of Information Act stuff.
I called for help many times.
I called you so many times.
I called so many times, but no-one answered.
Yes, I called her many times, I wanted to talk.
I called time, and you kept writing.
Maybe you don't remember that I called you... many times.
I chaired the public safety subcommittee, and I called upon him many times.
The European Union has also called many times for the immediate release of Palestinian legislators detained by Israel.
About two minutes to go in the game, I called a time-out.
I called several times. I left some tasks.
That's what they called them last time.
David called them a few times.
I called a couple times now About the fargo syndicate massacre.
I called Dunk three times yesterday and twice today, and zilch.
I called her five times, and she's not answering.
I called you five times, man.
I called you 50 times, blood.
I called him three times and I left him messages.
Hey. I called you 10 times last night.

Alternatives:

I have called them so many times
I used to call them so many times

i had called them so many times

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that the action of calling them multiple times occurred before another past event.

This phrase is used to show that the action of calling someone multiple times happened before another past event or action.

Examples:

I had called them so many times before they finally responded.
By the time they arrived, I had called them so many times.

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The European Union has also called many times for the immediate release of Palestinian legislators detained by Israel.
That's what they called them last time.
David called them a few times.
I called them a million times on Freedom of Information Act stuff.
I forgot to tell you that I had called them and said we'd like to discuss something with them.
I called for help many times.
I called you so many times.
The people cry you mocked them, and of late called them time-pleasers, - flatterers, foes to nobleness.
I called so many times, but no-one answered.
Yes, I called her many times, I wanted to talk.
=I heard that you called many times.=
Maybe you don't remember that I called you... many times.
I chaired the public safety subcommittee, and I called upon him many times.
I got a bunch of voice mails from my mom and Doug and Dave saying I had called them asking really weird questions, but I didn't call them.
We just abide by this concept called time.
I called time, and you kept writing.
It's called time dilation, people.
So you called time of death.
I've already called time on my son.
I am what you've called me many times... ...untouchable...

Alternatives:

I had been calling them so many times
I had repeatedly called them

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