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i have seen you many times vs i saw you many times

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I have seen you many times" is in the present perfect tense, which indicates that the action of seeing the person has happened multiple times up to the present moment. The other phrase, "I saw you many times" is in the simple past tense, indicating that the action of seeing the person occurred multiple times in the past.
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i have seen you many times

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It is in the present perfect tense, indicating an action that has happened multiple times up to the present moment.

This phrase is used to express that the action of seeing someone has occurred repeatedly up to the present moment.

Examples:

  • I have seen you many times before at this restaurant.
  • She has seen that movie many times already.
  • Have you seen him many times in the past?
  • They have seen each other many times at work.
  • We have seen this situation many times in the past.
  • 4 days ago ... I have seen you many times collect prizes here @nbstv for doing your paid job. Not once or twice! Journalists get awarded for stores they ...
  • ... I have seen you many times. Also I have seen you in Hershey Pa and many other places. Love you and I am so happy for you! Take care of your beautiful family ...
  • Oct 2, 2019 ... Kaskade, i have seen you many times, mostly in San Francisco but also at EDC, Sunsoaked. Just wanted to say thanks for the great times. I'm ...
  • Sep 1, 2024 ... I have seen you many times and fly back home from Spain for your concerts. Amy Lou was su... Tom Ball 󱙄. 5d · 󰟠. 󰟝. It's been a beautiful ...
  • I have seen you many times in southern california throughout the nineties and early two thousand even in OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY. mzhammy CA. Jul 8 2023 ...
  • Aug 28, 2015 ... Love all 3 of you. I have seen you many times. Thanks for sharing. 9 yrs.
  • yes, i have seen you many times in the market. Hindi. मैंने आपको उसकी कहानी में कई बार देखा है। Last Update: 2023-08-31. Usage ...
  • Sep 27, 2024 ... I have seen you many times and fly back home from Spain for your concerts. Amy Lou was su... Tom Ball 󱙄. Oct 3, 2024 · 󰟠. 󰟝. It's been a ...
  • Jun 7, 2021 ... I have seen you many times in here with good answers. I wonder why their is different specs for the different rigs with the same max weight.

Alternatives:

  • I have seen you before many times.
  • I have seen you on many occasions.
  • I have seen you frequently.
  • I have seen you a lot.
  • I have seen you numerous times.

i saw you many times

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It is in the simple past tense, indicating an action that occurred multiple times in the past.

This phrase is used to express that the action of seeing someone occurred repeatedly in the past.

Examples:

  • I saw you many times when we were in school.
  • He saw her many times during his trip.
  • Did you see him many times last year?
  • They saw each other many times at the party.
  • We saw this situation many times in the past.
  • I saw you many times with Sammy Hall and on your own. Do you know where Mike Cain is and what he's doing? Several people have asked me but I haven't been in ...
  • Sep 2, 2016 ... I saw you many times at Ciceros, with Honeytribe and with your trio. Great music, great times. 8 yrs. Joe Benz. So when are you coming back to ...
  • Nov 21, 2021 ... West Davis and I saw you many times in those days. . 3 yrs. 1. West Davis. Adrian Belew Yes...I never could understand why you never called it ...
  • I saw you many times....you were great then and great now. I guess I could say I saw ALL of you!!! haha. 9 yrs. Jim Froida. Any pics from the Palace Hall in ...
  • Aug 1, 2019 ... I saw you many times as your dad and I spoke at many conferences over the years. How can I forget that meeting in the lobby of a hotel in ...
  • Oct 4, 2024 ... Suzi I saw you many times in the UK. 1970s. And even still have a picture you allowed to be taken. And my wife and I a number of times since ...
  • 2/dez./2014 às 8:44. Thanks, man! Just by curiosity, are you working for Stoic? Because I saw you many times while I was seeing old topics =P hahah. Última ...
  • Jan 23, 2024 ... Transcript: Interviewer: I know you mostly from the GN'R gig, I saw you many times with the previous lineup and all that.
  • Jul 23, 2010 ... I saw you many times working tirelessly during various functions. I didn't get to talk to you but it was good to see you again. I think it ...

Alternatives:

  • I saw you before many times.
  • I used to see you frequently.
  • I saw you on many occasions.
  • I saw you a lot.
  • I saw you numerous times.

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