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I got the files vs I have got the files

Both "I got the files" and "I have got the files" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I got the files" is commonly used in American English to indicate that the action of obtaining the files happened in the past. On the other hand, "I have got the files" is more commonly used in British English and emphasizes the present result of having the files.

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I got the files

This phrase is correct and commonly used in American English to indicate that the action of obtaining the files happened in the past.

This phrase is used to communicate that the files were obtained in the past. It is a simple past tense construction.

Examples:

I got the files yesterday.
She got the files for me.
They got the files from the server.

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I got the files from kip.
I got the files from kip. Yes.
I got the files.
I got the file from russell this morning.
I got the file from russell this morning.
Okay, Chief, I got the file on Sarge, the guy that Trey Gavin claims robbed him.
Listen, I got the file on Arcuti, but I haven't had time to read it.
I got out the file on Schiffer.
And I got access to the files...
I've got the files and tapes you wanted.
I've got the files so you can take a look.
I've got the files in my bag.
I've got the file on my desk.
Everything I got is in the file he's reading.
I got to make sure the file's here.
I got to make sure the file's here.
I got his address from the files.
I've got the files you asked for.
VALERIE: I got the case files.
No, no, I've got the files.

Alternatives:

I obtained the files.
I received the files.
I acquired the files.

I have got the files

This phrase is correct and commonly used in British English to emphasize the present result of having the files.

This phrase is used to emphasize the current possession of the files. It is a present perfect tense construction.

Examples:

I have got the files right here.
She has got the files on her computer.
They have got the files ready for the meeting.

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I have no idea what was in the files.
Okay, I have the file here.
I have to break open the files in storage.
I have a list of everyone from the file-sharing chain.
I have the files you requested.
Look, I have read the files.
If file preview is enabled for Sound Files the file will be played whenever the mouse cursor is hovering over the file name or icon.
Saving remote files needs to determine the file format from the file extension. Please enter a file extension that matches the selected file format or enter no file extension at all.
I put in a request to dig further into the files for any related materials, but right now, that's all I have.
I have no intel on the file they're talking about.
I have the file from the Juvenile Court on this Angelo Ledda, dead for 40 years.
I haven't had a chance to update the file, but Clay had a run-in with him in Wenatchee a few months back.
I haven't seen it since we uploaded the file though.
In perusing the file that we just obtained from Boston, I have found what I will modestly refer to as a clue.
In perusing the file that we just obtained from Boston, I have found what I will modestly refer to as a clue.
I have since been informed that because of slow progress in processing the file no decision was taken on 11 July.
Because, you know, if I have any questions about the file thingy, You're right here.
Well, my team and I have gone through the files you brought.
I could not carry down the files of complaints I have, as other colleagues have outlined.
Listen, I got the file on Arcuti, but I haven't had time to read it.

Alternatives:

I have the files.
I possess the files.
I hold the files.

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