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I mentioned vs I have mentioned

Both 'I mentioned' and 'I have mentioned' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I mentioned' is simple past tense and is used to refer to a specific time in the past when something was brought up. 'I have mentioned' is present perfect tense and is used to indicate that the action of mentioning occurred at an unspecified time before now.

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I mentioned

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'I mentioned' when you want to refer to a specific time in the past when you brought something up.

Examples:

I mentioned the new project during the meeting yesterday.
She mentioned her travel plans to me last week.

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I mentioned I miss Geneva and Constance.
I mentioned I don't run with the babes.
She practically squealed when I mentioned nerve testing.
When I mentioned Mr. Carpenter...
I mentioned the change in conditions.
I mentioned this in committee last month.
I mentioned above about spiritually adopting someone.
I mentioned his earlier remarks in 2011 here.
The first thing I mentioned was pan-European parties.
As I mentioned before, I love my mother very much.
And I mentioned that's how the expression originated.
Anyway, I mentioned your interaction programme.
I mentioned it wasn't his best effort.
But when I mentioned Harriet, he was confused.
I mentioned that you might be able to help him out.
He looked right at it when I mentioned "secrets".
Eddie Fuller clammed up as soon as I mentioned Hopewood.
I mentioned to him that we're in Kentucky.
As I mentioned, I have had some experience with transversing parallel universes.
About the other thing I mentioned...

Alternatives:

I brought up
I spoke about

I have mentioned

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'I have mentioned' when you want to indicate that the action of mentioning occurred at an unspecified time before now.

Examples:

I have mentioned the issue to the manager several times.
She has mentioned her concerns about the project in the past.

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I helped to support the establishments I have mentioned.
I have mentioned two important initiatives in this field in my annual report.
I have mentioned competitiveness, and we must therefore consider the matter of research.
That is true of both the bodies I have mentioned.
I have mentioned European actions that, unfortunately, do not bring the intended results.
I have mentioned these women multiple times.
However, I shall confine myself mainly to the thematic entities I have mentioned.
I have mentioned all the problems in the report and there are three important messages.
I have mentioned the children who are left behind.
There are definitely more problems than those I have mentioned.
Another important point that I have mentioned is Global Governance.
I have mentioned this Parliament's sense of responsibility.
I have mentioned the famous FTAA project two or three times.
All of the items that I have mentioned are proven and tested of their effectiveness.
That is what I have mentioned from Isaiah: that all the chastisements were laid upon him (Isa.
The adjective "cruel"; under these headings that I have mentioned, there is always that root: the human capacity for cruelty.
You've denied any acquaintance at all with any of the individuals that I have mentioned, including Al Capone.
Despite the problems I have mentioned, the world of immigrants can make a valid contribution to the consolidation of peace.
I have mentioned, Mr. President, one specific field of collaboration between the Church and the State.
Please urge the Members - in particular the Member I have mentioned - not to smoke in areas where it is forbidden.

Alternatives:

I have brought up
I have spoken about

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