I have made phone calls vs I made phone calls

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I have made phone calls' is in the present perfect tense, indicating that the action of making phone calls has a connection to the present. 'I made phone calls' is in the simple past tense, indicating that the action of making phone calls is completed in the past.

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I have made phone calls

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It is in the present perfect tense, indicating a connection to the present.

This phrase is used to talk about an action that was completed at some point in the past but has relevance to the present moment. It implies that the speaker has experience in making phone calls.

Examples:

I have made phone calls to all the clients on the list.
She has made phone calls to inquire about the job opening.
Have you made phone calls to confirm the meeting?
They have made phone calls to resolve the issue.
He has made phone calls to gather information.

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If I'd have wanted to mess with you, I'd have made a phone call.
No, just they made phone calls.
The pope's made phone calls for this.
After the real R committed his crime, he made phone calls daring all of Japan to come get him.
He admitted they had made phone calls to Mr Almunia and used hundreds of tricks.
No, just they made phone calls.
You've made phone calls and wrote the whole evening.
Mr President, over the past three months, my office has sent emails, made phone calls and drafted lists to raise awareness of this declaration on missing persons in Cyprus.
Could have made a phone call, save yourself a trip.
Somebody must have made a phone call.
Somebody must have made a phone call.
There's no way Malcolm could have made that phone call and been back in his bedroom by the time his wife hung up.
If Taylor lied about his alibi, she might have made that phone call.
Laron must have made his one phone call.
The presidents and presidents- to-be made phone calls and members - I know at least two members who have an interest in the US Senate, and promises were made.
Dawkins got it from the car he stole at the prison, but the call history was erased, so I figured he must have made some phone calls.
Someone with a fish phone made a phone call.
I still can't believe that Zoe made that phone call.
Maybe someone from really high up made a phone call.
Juvie records are sealed, but chief Shelley made some phone calls.

Alternatives:

I have been making phone calls
I have made several phone calls
I have made important phone calls
I have made phone calls before
I have made phone calls recently

I made phone calls

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It is in the simple past tense, indicating that the action of making phone calls is completed in the past.

This phrase is used to talk about a specific action of making phone calls that occurred and was completed in the past. It does not have a direct connection to the present moment.

Examples:

I made phone calls to inform everyone about the change in plans.
She made phone calls to invite guests to the party.
He made phone calls to follow up on the project.
We made phone calls to check on our relatives.
They made phone calls to coordinate the event.

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Look, I made one phone call.
Before we left I made a phone call.
I made some phone calls and I found the corporation that bought your building.
Look, I made one phone call.
I didn't know where he was, so I made the phone call to track him.
I made a phone call that will put Sergei away for a while.
Frankly, the only reason that I made this phone call was out of respect for Charles on the off chance that you might be related to him.
I made a phone call of my own today.
It started in other places too, I made some phone calls.
I made a few phone calls.
I made a few phone calls, moved the process along.
I made a few phone calls.
I made a couple phone calls, verified some accounts...
I made several overseas phone calls today.
I may not be the brightest lady in the world but I do know whether I made a phone call or not.
In the event that he didn't, I made a few phone calls around Fort Wayne, claiming to be a genealogist working on a family tree.
In any case, I made a few phone calls, and the government of Venezuela has authorized a special gift for you.
And I made a few phone calls, and I was able to get you An appointment with Dr. Asheesh danee.
I won't answer until I've made a phone call.
Actually, I just made a phone call.

Alternatives:

I called people
I phoned individuals
I dialed numbers
I rang up contacts
I telephoned friends

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I have made phone calls vs I made phone calls