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I have sent vs I sent

Both "I have sent" and "I sent" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I have sent" is used when you want to emphasize that the action of sending has been completed recently or is still relevant to the present moment. On the other hand, "I sent" is used when you are referring to a specific past action without any emphasis on the timing.

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I have sent

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that the action of sending has been completed recently or is still relevant to the present moment.

Use "I have sent" when you want to emphasize that the action of sending has been completed recently or is still relevant to the present moment. For example, "I have sent the email just now."

Examples:

I have sent the package to the client.
She has sent the invitation to the guests.
Have you sent the report to your manager?
They have sent the payment for the services.
He has sent his application for the job.

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I have sent the guards to fetch him.
I have sent the guards to fetch him.
I have sent messages to every corner of the kingdom outlining my complicity.
I have sent an away team to investigate.
I have sent you books about architecture.
I have sent you the architecture books.
I have sent someone to inform Francis that his child lives.
I have sent diggers to prepare a resting place for him.
I have sent word to Tullius agreeing to terms of sale.
I have sent post horses and messages of reassurance to him.
I have sent him to Viktor's place.
On your behalf I have sent a message of condolence to his widow.
I have sent men for captain Alden, but I'm told he's left town.
I am done with Tony Lamot's autopsy, and I have sent you the report.
Therefore I have sent a message of far-reaching importance to the Congress...
Look, I have sent for the Sacraments.
CLAUDIUS: I have sent to seek him, and to find the body.
I have sent SPECTRE agent Count Lippe to the South of England where he is making the necessary preparations.
So I have sent a letter to the Maltese authorities and the Foreign Minister will visit us tomorrow.
At your disposal, I have sent two men to take him back.

Alternatives:

I have just sent
I have already sent
I have recently sent
I have recently sent out
I have already sent out

I sent

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a specific past action without emphasizing the timing of the sending.

Use "I sent" when you are referring to a specific past action without any emphasis on the timing. For example, "I sent the documents yesterday."

Examples:

I sent the email to the client.
She sent the package to her friend.
He sent his resume to the company.
They sent the payment last week.
We sent the invitation two days ago.

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An opportunity arose; I sent Anders.
I sent Sayid to kill Desmond.
I sent everyone updates on the airport forensics.
And I sent details of the people smugglers to the police.
I sent them a fake background check.
I sent samples off to Toxicology.
I sent Chandler the NSA recording.
Instead I sent him to Edinburgh with first-class ticket.
I sent blood and tissue samples to Tox.
I sent Neal out into the world once.
So I sent her flowers to apologize.
I sent him on his first mission today.
I sent you because I knew you would bring those journalists home.
I sent Dr. Fargo numerous memos.
Hanna, I sent the text.
I sent men over the walls with grappling claws and ropes.
I sent my resume for a job.
I sent Cheerios off to the Ivy Leagues.
I sent my best Guardians up that stalk.
I sent for Varinius, as you prompted.

Alternatives:

I did send
I had sent
I sent out
I sent it
I sent them

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