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I have called you at vs I called you at

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I have called you at' is used when referring to a recent action that has an impact on the present, while 'I called you at' is used when talking about a specific past action without a direct connection to the present.

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I have called you at

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a recent action that has an impact on the present.

This phrase is used when you want to emphasize that the action of calling happened recently and has relevance to the present moment.

Examples:

  • I have called you at least three times today.
  • I have called you at this number before.
  • I turned my eyes away, and the good Virgil said: 'I have called you at least three times, rise and come with me, let us find the opening by which you may climb.' ...
  • Consultant. Beijing TNS Consulting Co., LTD. November 2011 – October 2012 (1 year)China. Engaged in telemarketing. Maybe I have called you at work .
  • Mar 29, 2015 ...I have called you at 3 in the night because we are at war.... We are being killed because the forces favouring status quo want to crush MQM ...
  • The service is terrific, and I have called you at many different times during the day and you always made time for me. You have the patience of Job. You gave me ...

Alternatives:

  • I have tried calling you at
  • I have contacted you at
  • I have phoned you at
  • I have reached out to you at
  • I have dialed you at

I called you at

This phrase is correct and commonly used when talking about a specific past action without a direct connection to the present.

This phrase is used when you want to simply state that you made a call at a specific time in the past without emphasizing the present relevance of the action.

Examples:

  • I called you at 3 p.m. yesterday.
  • I called you at the office earlier.
  • Oct 3, 2010 ... Then I called you at home. You said that you weren't alone. I should've known better.. Now it hurts much more. You caused my heart to bleed ...
  • May 8, 2013 ... Then I called you at home. You said that you weren't alone. I should've known better. Now it hurts much more. You caused my heart to bleed ...
  • Cause you were mine when I called you at 4 am. I'm saying I wonder what it's like when we're both dead. I always need to keep a level head. I always think ...
  • Jun 10, 2015 ... I called you at work, you sounded sweet... - m4w (Australia). body : average height : 5'10" (177cm) status : single. age: 30. Hey Mae, I know this ...

Alternatives:

  • I phoned you at
  • I rang you at
  • I dialed you at
  • I contacted you at
  • I reached out to you at

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