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i find that vs i found that

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I find that' is written in the present tense and is used when expressing a current opinion or observation. 'I found that' is written in the past tense and is used when referring to a past discovery or realization.
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i find that

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a current opinion or observation.

Use 'I find that' when you want to express a current opinion or observation about something.

Examples:

  • I find that the new restaurant in town is quite good.
  • I find that studying in the morning works best for me.
  • I find that duplication somehow compromises the soul of the prose.
  • And I find that my opinion has been altered.
  • I find that inconsistent with everything I know about you.
  • I find that attractive in a male.
  • I find that the Cologne resolution to establish a Charter of Fundamental Rights is of unusually great significance.
  • I find that the waitresses respond quicker to that particular stimulus.
  • Now, I find that to be very admirable.
  • I find that very interesting, Mr. Boyd.
  • I find that incredibly difficult... to believe.
  • I find that odd, Mr. Smith.
  • And I find that the structure helps me.
  • I find that work helps the tongue.
  • I find that very hard to believe.
  • For reasons too disturbing to mention, I find that hot.
  • And in this case... I find that it would.
  • Actually, I find that alcohol shortens the day considerably.
  • As a teetotal man, I find that amusing.
  • Somehow I find that difficult to believe.
  • I find that curious, if you really faced this type of persecution.
  • I find that most things are.

Alternatives:

  • I believe that
  • In my opinion
  • It seems that
  • From my perspective
  • It appears that

i found that

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a past discovery or realization.

Use 'I found that' when you want to talk about a discovery or realization that happened in the past.

Examples:

  • I found that the book I read last week was very interesting.
  • I found that the key was under the mat.
  • I found that memories of photographs were more easily recaptured.
  • And I found that this was shockingly fun.
  • I found that wire under this victim.
  • I found that CCTV footage of Cat.
  • I found that pot made me more patient.
  • I found that success in life comes down to how well you handle pressure.
  • Today I found that all the words... Somehow joined together...
  • And I found that love was more
  • But I found that renovating the apartment is not as exciting.
  • Probably because I found that Cleo was pregnant.
  • I found that near his body.
  • I found that faith healer before.
  • I found that CCTV footage of Cat.
  • The next day, I found that it was full of lice.
  • I'm so glad I found that minute.
  • You know, I found that guy.
  • Mostly I found that I was alone.
  • Nothing's really been sensible since I found that out.
  • I found that registration renewal, but the garage was empty.
  • I found that out the third year.

Alternatives:

  • I discovered that
  • It turned out that
  • I learned that
  • I came to realize that
  • I noticed that

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