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i had a discussion vs i discussed

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I had a discussion" is used to refer to a specific conversation. "I discussed" is more general and refers to the act of discussing in a broader sense.

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i had a discussion

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a specific instance of having a conversation.

This phrase is used when you want to talk about a particular conversation or meeting that took place.

Examples:

I had a discussion with my boss about the new project.
She had a discussion with her colleagues about the upcoming event.

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Last updated: October 27, 2024

Aug 17, 2024 ... My friend and i had a discussion. is this a crab or a spider? Discussion. r ...
I had a discussion with my colleague and he told me as per VMware best practices we should have 4vcpus per core. The CPU ratio he said should be 1:4 per core.
Jun 13, 2024 ... My friend and I had a discussion: What are the best R&B songs of Childish Gambino? Question. Donald has a lot of good songs and in different ...
Nov 27, 2022 ... I had a discussion with someone yesterday that brings to my mind the nature, to some extent, of the damage that the current Japa wave is doing.
Jul 5, 2024 ... So last year I had a discussion about whether or not douma knew right from wrong.
Jun 13, 2024 ... I had a discussion on tiktok about LoP characters lore ... Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted it. Upvote
Jan 15, 2021 ... 3953 likes, 102 comments - coopercheat on January 15, 2021: "I had a discussion the other day with a friend about how my mind functions and ...
Hi all,I had a discussion the other day with a colleague studying for the PE exam. He, like me, has only ever worked (and only ever plans to work) in the ...

Alternatives:

I had a chat
I had a talk
I had a conversation
I had a meeting

i discussed

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to talk about the act of discussing in a general sense.

This phrase is more general and can be used to refer to any conversation or topic that was discussed.

Examples:

I discussed the project with my team.
She discussed her ideas with the group.

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Last updated: October 27, 2024

Last time I discussed a topic / person in my dailies · Basement · dataview · Bayerse November 13, 2021, 12:18pm 1. Hi all,. I'm starting to move over more ...
Sep 22, 2024 ... 19 likes, 3 comments - repchuckedwards on September 22, 2024: "Mexican Ambassador Esteban Moctezuma and I discussed U.S.-Mexico relations ...
During the season 17 reunion I discussed @drdubrow's stroke and how @life360 helped save his life. Life360 is something that our family has been using...
Jan 18, 2024 ... 49 likes, 4 comments - repalexmooney on January 18, 2024: "I discussed the latest government funding resolution with Gray-TV.
As I discussed with the Arizona Housing Coalition today, increasing affordable housing is critical for Arizona families. I'm proud to have secured over...
Aug 21, 2023 ... The Topic I Wish I Discussed With My Wife A Lot Sooner, According to 12 Men. When conversations aren't had, problems can mount in a marriage ...
Jun 30, 2024 ... Update Ideas my son and I discussed: Jobs: Tow Truck Driver/Mechanic, carnival with ride attendant, Server/Cook. Use Gas Station and gas. Cyber ...
Jul 28, 2014 ... ... I Discussed with Betty Liu. Report this article; Close menu. John C Abell. John C Abell. Writer & Host: The Wrap; Chief Writer ...

Alternatives:

I talked about
I conversed about
I deliberated on
I debated

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