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I have to go now vs I have to leave now

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They convey the same meaning of needing to depart at the present moment. The choice between 'I have to go now' and 'I have to leave now' depends on the writer's personal preference or the context in which they are used.

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I have to go now

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate the need to depart at the present moment.

This phrase is used when someone needs to leave a place or end a conversation at that moment.

Examples:

I have to go now, but I'll see you tomorrow.
Sorry, I have to go now. It was nice talking to you.
I have to go now, my bus is about to leave.
I have to go now, my meeting is starting soon.
I have to go now, my mom is waiting for me.

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Forgive me, but I have to go now.
I'll tell you later, I have to go now.
I have to go now and file a report.
I'm sorry, I have to go now.
I have to go now, my colleague is waiting.
I can't bring you with me where I have to go now.
Thank you, but I have to go now.
Sorry, I have to go now.
I have to go now and take care of me sheep.
I will, but I have to go now.
Look, I have to go now and try on the world's ugliest frock.
I have to go now but I'll text you.
I have to go now, I'm going to sleep.
Well, OK, I have to go now, because I have a job to do.
I have to go now, but before I do,
Okay, I have to go now, okay? - Okay.
AND THEN WE GOT MARRIED, AND... AND... I HAVE TO GO NOW.
But, I have to go now.
Sorry. I have to go now.
Don't worry, but I have to go now.

Alternatives:

I need to leave now
I must go now
I have to head out now
I have to depart now
I have to take off now

I have to leave now

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express the need to depart at the present moment.

This phrase is used when someone needs to depart from a place or end a conversation immediately.

Examples:

I have to leave now, my train is about to depart.
Sorry, I have to leave now. I have an early morning tomorrow.
I have to leave now, my boss is waiting for me.
I have to leave now, I have an appointment to get to.
I have to leave now, my kids are home alone.

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Hang up or I have to leave now.
Well. I have to leave now.
I have to leave now, to avoid traffic.
Mr. Reese, I have to leave now.
Unfortunately I have to leave now to go back for personal reasons.
Dad and I have to leave now and you have to go to bed.
Forgive me, Hetty, but I have to leave right now.
I really have to leave now, but my husband is here.
I have to leave you now, or it will be bad for everyone.
Ladies and gentlemen, unfortunately, I have to leave you now for the reasons I gave earlier, i.e. to attend the swearing in of the Commissioners.
I have to leave here now and tell the Chief and the Mayor how we intend to catch the people who brutally murdered two of our own.
I said we have to leave now!
I'm sorry, I think you'll have to leave now.
I have to leave you now but I have to tell you something.
I'm going for a run, and I have to leave here right now, immediately.
Unfortunately, I have to leave the Chamber now, as I am taking part in the ongoing high-level trialogue on the Return Directive.
I shall have to leave you now, Mrs. Appleby.
I'm afraid you'll have to leave now.
No, I mean, you don't have to leave now.
So, if any of you decide that you have to leave now, I will certainly not hold it against you.

Alternatives:

I have to go now
I need to depart now
I must leave now
I have to head out now
I have to take off now

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