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I had taken leave today vs I took leave today

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I had taken leave today' is in the past perfect tense, indicating an action that was completed before another past action. 'I took leave today' is in the simple past tense, indicating a single past action. The choice between the two depends on the specific context and the emphasis the speaker/writer wants to convey.

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Last updated: July 27, 2024

I had taken leave today

This phrase is correct and is used in the past perfect tense to indicate an action completed before another past action.

This phrase is used when you want to emphasize that the action of taking leave was completed before another past event. It is suitable for narrating a sequence of events.

Examples:

I had taken leave today before I received the urgent call from my boss.
She had taken leave today when the unexpected meeting was scheduled.
He had taken leave today before the project deadline was extended.

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Wishing I had taken a cab.
I did not think I had taken both.
I had taken a shift from another girl.
I really wish I had taken the subway.
He's escaped with a girl named Mitsutose I had taken.
I discovered, after I had taken my vows.
I had taken the sleeping pill.
I had taken away a proud memory from Joy's childhood.
If I had taken the enemy artillery position, it would have turned the tide.
If I had taken that plane, I would be dead now.
If only I had taken your advice.
I had taken a fish net to pick up the animal...
To write it, I had to consult the notes I had taken throughout my journey.
If you and I had taken to loving arms, fate may have led us on a less glorious path.
If you and I had taken to loving arms, fate may have led us on a less glorious path.
In my defense, I had taken much wine that day, not expecting Spartacus to turn and attack Scrofa.
And I was sure that I had taken them all off.
I had taken lives, positioned on the Wall with a rifle.
Luckily I had taken the soap and grapefruit and other luggage out to the car earlier.
I had taken it upon myself to show my mother all the finer things that Chatswin had to offer.

Alternatives:

I had taken leave yesterday.
I had taken leave last week.
I had taken leave before the incident occurred.
I had taken leave when the news broke.
I had taken leave by the time the report was due.

I took leave today

This phrase is correct and is used in the simple past tense to indicate a single past action.

This phrase is used when you want to state a simple past action of taking leave without emphasizing its completion before another past event.

Examples:

I took leave today to attend a family function.
She took leave today to rest and recover.
He took leave today to deal with a personal matter.

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He's been treating me Like a rookie ever since I took leave.
So, I took leave from the CIA to track him down.
I checked in with my command ten days ago before I took leave to get married.
I took leave and stayed in London so Lorcan could see him.
Ilithyia took leave before unfortunate turn.
She leaves today with my forgiveness.
I just stopped in to Pediatrics at Chicago Med, and apparently Anna took leave.
I confess my eyes swimming As barca took leave of the villa.
Michael took leave t-to help me through it.
The same suit he wore when he took leave.
He took leave without pay this week to visit a sick uncle in Moscow.
Ilithyia took leave before unfortunate turn.
Your wife took leave a moment ago.
My driver is on leave today.
Air France 001 leaves today at 2.
We'll leave today after graduation.
She tried to leave today because of you.
She tried to leave today because of you.
Your sister knew perfectly well we were to leave today.
And I will certainly not forget the matter when we take our leave today.

Alternatives:

I took leave yesterday.
I took leave last week.
I took leave when I was feeling unwell.
I took leave for my birthday.
I took leave during the holidays.

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