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I found to be vs I have found to be

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I found to be' is used in the past tense to describe a discovery or realization made in the past. 'I have found to be' is used in the present perfect tense to indicate a recent discovery or ongoing realization.

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I found to be

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English in the past tense to describe a discovery or realization made in the past.

This phrase is used in the past tense to express a discovery or realization that occurred in the past. It is often followed by an adjective or noun phrase.

Examples:

I found the movie to be very entertaining.
She found the solution to be quite simple.

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And the commandment, which was ordained to life, I found to be unto death. Holman Christian Standard Bible and I died. The commandment that was meant for ...
whom I found to be accused of questions of their law, but to have nothing laid to his charge worthy of death or of bonds. King James 2000 Bible Whom I ...
“A friend once said, and I found to be true,That everyday people, they lie to God too,So what makes you think, that they won't lie to you.” ― Lauryn Hill. tags: god ...
And the commandment, which was ordained to life, I found to be unto death. - King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition. Bible Verses like ...

Alternatives:

I discovered to be
I realized to be
I came to find to be
I perceived to be
I discerned to be

I have found to be

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English in the present perfect tense to indicate a recent discovery or ongoing realization.

This phrase is used in the present perfect tense to express a recent discovery or an ongoing realization. It is often followed by an adjective or noun phrase.

Examples:

I have found the book to be very informative.
She has found the experience to be quite challenging.

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Jan 30, 2015 ... discussionWhat I have found to be the best weapon of defense (self.TheForest). submitted 8 days ago * by TERPINGTON. Craft a bow and ...
Dec 30, 2014 ... What I have found to be really useful for my pale skin! (self.PaleMUA). submitted just now by Jadykinns. Lots of Asian makeup caters to the very ...
In his essay "The Art of the Short Story", Hemingway is clear about his method: "A few things I have found to be true. If you leave out important things or events ...
OK everyone - Here is the only way that I have found to be of some help,, not a complete answer,, but better than what I have had -- and this is only for those ...

Alternatives:

I have discovered to be
I have realized to be
I have come to find to be
I have perceived to be
I have discerned to be

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