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I could not found vs I could not find

The correct phrase is "I could not find." The use of "found" in the first phrase is incorrect.
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I could not found

This phrase is incorrect. The verb "found" is not used in this context.

The correct phrase is "I could not find." Use "find" as the past tense of the verb to indicate the inability to locate something in the past.

Alternatives:

  • I could not find
  • I was unable to find
  • I did not find
  • I couldn't locate
  • I failed to find

I could not find

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "I could not find" to express the inability to locate something in the past. The verb "find" is the correct choice in this context.

Alternatives:

  • I was unable to find
  • I did not find
  • I couldn't locate
  • I failed to find
  • I was unsuccessful in finding

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