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I have tried to vs I tried to

Both "I have tried to" and "I tried to" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I have tried to" is used when you want to emphasize that you have made an effort up to the present moment, while "I tried to" is used when you are referring to a specific past action.

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I have tried to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to emphasize efforts made up to the present moment.

Use "I have tried to" when you want to emphasize that you have made an effort up to the present moment. It indicates a connection between past actions and the present.

Examples:

I have tried to learn Spanish for years.
She has tried to fix the computer multiple times.

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Alternatives:

I have been trying to
I have attempted to
I have made an effort to
I have endeavored to
I have strived to

I tried to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a specific action that took place in the past.

Use "I tried to" when you are referring to a specific action that took place in the past. It indicates a single action that occurred at a particular time in the past.

Examples:

I tried to call you yesterday.
He tried to fix the car last week.

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I tried to layer in exposition.
I tried to kill a werewolf and failed.
I tried to give a friend advice.
I tried to learn Spanish, rowing.
I tried to do to succeed.
I tried to help you By killing her.
I tried to find somebody different.
And I tried to cook you a chicken.
I tried to buy two baseball teams.
I tried to align our education platforms.
I tried to shut it down.
Never forget her expression as I tried to scream.
I tried to have Hannibal killed.
I tried to keep things professional.
All because I tried to help another Peter.
I tried to study situations through local viewpoints.
I tried to access the Russian database in the embassy.
I tried to save it, but couldn't.
I tried to rationalize it, maybe I could learn from her.
I tried to talk to teachers, counselors.

Alternatives:

I attempted to
I endeavored to
I made an effort to
I strived to
I aimed to

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