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i canceled vs I have canceled

"I canceled" and "I have canceled" are both correct, but they would be used in separate contexts. "I canceled" is used to talk about a specific past action, while "I have canceled" is used to indicate a past action that has relevance to the present.
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i canceled

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to talk about a specific past action.

Use "I canceled" when referring to a specific action that was completed in the past.

Examples:

  • I canceled my appointment yesterday.
  • She canceled her subscription to the magazine.
  • They canceled the meeting due to bad weather.
  • He canceled his order at the last minute.
  • The event was canceled due to unforeseen circumstances.
  • Mar 19, 2024 ... If I Canceled Go Daddy, why are they still my doman provider? ... I'm sorry that this is a long post but here goes: I transferred my domain name ...
  • I canceled my pro subscription back in May when I closed my business for Maternity leave. I am not planning on reopening my account when I go back to.
  • Mar 1, 2021 ... Please quit charging my account, I canceled in February and in April, you keep charging my account and I want a refund!! 0 Likes. Reply ...
  • Oct 7, 2024 ... I canceled once more, only to be informed that I have an unpaid invoice and will lose access to my account. I disputed the charge with my bank ...
  • Jun 5, 2024 ... I canceled my Spotify subscription of 6 years. Rant. No one cares, but this is after all a rant. I feel like I am listening to the same music ...
  • Dec 13, 2023 ... I canceled youtube premium and I'm trying to remove my payment method it is not possible. I can't remove my payment method from google. I ...
  • Jun 22, 2024 ... Is there any chance that I will charge me if I canceled the subscription? Billing · cancellations · Payments.
  • Jul 11, 2023 ... I canceled adobe subscription about three months ago. but in my credit card record they are still stealing my money. please don't steal my ...
  • Dec 17, 2021 ... I Canceled My Birthday Party Because of Omicron. Here's how I thought through the decision. By Ed Yong. Virus particles appear in a plume of ...
  • Jan 29, 2024 ... Last June, on a whim, I canceled Amazon Prime. I'd seen the FTC's lawsuit claiming the company “sabotaged” people's attempts to disenroll and ...

Alternatives:

  • I called off
  • I scrapped
  • I abandoned
  • I terminated
  • I nixed

I have canceled

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a past action that has relevance to the present.

Use "I have canceled" when the action of canceling has a connection to the present moment or when emphasizing the completion of the action.

Examples:

  • I have canceled my subscription, so I won't receive any more issues.
  • She has canceled her plans for the weekend.
  • They have canceled the project due to budget constraints.
  • He has canceled his order, so we need to refund him.
  • The event has been canceled, and we need to inform the attendees.
  • May 26, 2021 ... I have canceled my subscription to Google Workspace. I recently received an email with a Google doc but I was unable to open it.
  • President Biden and I have canceled nearly $170 billion in student loan debt for almost 5 million people — and we're not stopping there. We will continue...
  • An email is being sent to my customers that I have canceled the meeting (which I did not). I have O365 calendar and email integrated with hubspot so the ...
  • Jun 9, 2024 ... 11K likes, 171 comments - samgolong on June 9, 2024: "THE TEMPTATION OF SUCCESS: I have canceled my trip to Australia.
  • Mar 4, 2024 ... I have canceled my subscription much prior to the renewal time, but the amount has been deducted from my account. But if I raise a refund ...
  • Jun 20, 2024 ... UPDATE: Should I have canceled my flight? About a month ago, I made this post about a trip I booked with Frontier Airline. At the time I ...
  • Similar questions · Charges I have canceled all my subscriptions and it's trying to charge me. · Who and how can I contact about charges for already cancelled and ...
  • Jan 22, 2015 ... ABODE IS CHARGING ME 36 € WHEN I HAVE CANCELED ALL SERVICES WITH THEM, CANT TALK/EMAIL THEM, ANYONE CAN HELP?? mariaa33584166.
  • Apr 2, 2019 ... I have canceled soany times. And I make sure not to agree to signing up with prime when I buy something. But I keep getting renewed and ...
  • Sep 1, 2023 ... I have canceled my plan and you still went ahead and charge me $129. Please take this off my account immediately. Like. 0. Reply. Nancy's ...

Alternatives:

  • I have called off
  • I have scrapped
  • I have abandoned
  • I have terminated
  • I have nixed

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