I haven’t kept in contact vs I didn’t keep in contact

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I haven't kept in contact' is used when referring to a continuous action up to the present moment, indicating that the lack of contact is still ongoing. 'I didn't keep in contact' is used when referring to a specific past time or event when you did not maintain contact with someone.

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I haven’t kept in contact

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a continuous lack of contact up to the present moment.

This phrase is used to indicate that the lack of contact is still ongoing and has not been resolved. It implies a continuous action up to the present moment.

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Last updated: November 14, 2024

Aug 26, 2017 ... How can I apply for grad school and get in if I haven't kept in contact with my professors from undergrad. I want to start off and say sorry ...
Aug 20, 2015 ... I thought about my college friends and how I haven't kept in contact with many of them as well as we all promised we would. It's strange how ...
Jul 9, 2017 ... 27 votes, 18 comments. Okay so I have a chance to go to Veld in Toronto this year, but since I haven't kept in contact with what friends I ...
May 20, 2020 ... ... I haven't kept in contact over the years. I will keep him in my prayers. Chuck Welsh. Vicky & Keith Sprouse wrote on May. 21, 2020. Nan, Keith ...
Jun 24, 2020 ... My regret is I haven't kept in contact since moving down here. Drea from mke, wrote on Jun. 25, 2020. To the Entire Jelinek, My condolences ...
Oct 19, 2009 ... I know that I haven't kept in contact with ya'll but I never stopped loving or thinking about Liz. I pray that your grief is short lived and ...
Oct 2, 2023 ... I haven't kept in contact with anybody who shared those two years, but I vividly remember the faces and even some personal characteristics ...
June 28, 2021. To family of Jesse R. "Beno" Campbell, We, are sorry for your loss. Beno was a cousin of mine. Even though I haven't kept in contact I ...
Jun 12, 2019 ... Since passing the exam in 2013 I did a little work for small CPA firms that I haven't kept in contact with but all in all I bounced around ...
May 10, 2017 ... Sorry I haven't kept in contact I've been quite miserable since. Never mind they have changed there minds, still want to keep in contact ...

Alternatives:

I haven't been in touch
I haven't stayed in contact

I didn’t keep in contact

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific past time or event when contact was not maintained.

This phrase is used to refer to a specific instance in the past when contact was not maintained. It implies a one-time action or event.

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Last updated: November 14, 2024

Dec 12, 2021 ... Yes. And this is my biggest regret--that I didn't keep in contact with the few really wonderful friends I had over the years. I just couldn ...
May 5, 2024 ... ... I didn't keep in contact like I should have, but after I was laid off, I was very focused on getting and keeping a new job, and my RSD made ...
Dec 8, 2020 ... Russ Rau from Holly, wrote on Jan. 11, 2021. Norve, I'm so sorry that I didn't keep in contact with you (since my mom, Elinor, who is Ruth's ...
May 31, 2024 ... I'm so sorry I didn't keep in contact the last year and a half. You were always kind, full of surprises and compliments. From high school on ...
Apr 1, 2024 ... I am sorry that I didn't keep in contact with you. I love you. Pam Backlund from Holland, micjigan, wrote on Apr. 4, 2024. So sorry about ...
Nov 13, 2015 ... My deepest sympathy. And with great regret that I didn't keep in contact with Buddy Vince in the last few years. He'll be playing his bugle ...
I am soooo sorry I didn't keep in contact. Cell signal and our personal lives split us apart. RIP Steph. You will be missed. Continue Reading. Comment. Share.
Jul 6, 2024 ... If I worked out, I didn't keep in contact with my friends. If I kept in contact with my friends, I skipped some work obligations. If I did ...
Jan 18, 2020 ... I didn't keep in contact with Infantiedes. “Harry is in the hospital,” Keith told me. “It's pretty serious.” Last Saturday, we made plans to ...
I am so sorry I didn't keep in contact more. I regret a lot now. But we will never forget about you. We will see you again. Shared Candle. Dan Cartwright ...

Alternatives:

I failed to keep in contact
I neglected to keep in touch

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