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i sent him vs i sent to him

Both phrases are correct, but they're used in different contexts. 'I sent him' is used when the object is a person, while 'I sent to him' is used when the object is a location or destination. Therefore, the choice between the two phrases depends on if the object is a person or a place.

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Last updated: October 25, 2024 • 13286 views

i sent him

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to sending something to a person.

This phrase is used when the object of the action is a person. It indicates that the person was the recipient of the action of sending.

Examples:

I sent him a letter.
She sent him a gift.
They sent him a message.

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Instead I sent him to Edinburgh with first-class ticket.
I sent him on his first mission today.
I know. I sent him the announcement.
So I sent him some agents to get it.
I think I sent him into a cabin in the woods with her.
I sent him in there without any backup.
I sent him to King's Landing yesterday.
I sent him to get Hoshino.
I sent him with some letters.
- I sent him to Franklin and Erie.
I sent him to inform the king of our return.
Yes, I sent him home.
I sent him to retrieve Polina right after she escaped.
The cook's gone. I sent him home.
I sent him to the best schools.
I sent him to a job site.
I sent him on assignment to Camp Pendleton.
I sent him out looking for Eric.
I sent him on ahead with some friends.
So I sent him to Chicago.

Alternatives:

I sent it to him.
I sent the package to him.
I sent the email to him.
I sent the document to him.
I sent the money to him.

i sent to him

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to sending something to a location or destination.

This phrase is used when the object of the action is a location or destination. It indicates that the action of sending was directed towards a specific place.

Examples:

I sent the package to him.
She sent the email to him.
They sent the letter to him.

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...that I sent to him which came back to me.
I wish to thank the President of the Commission for the way in which he responded in writing to the letter that I sent to him, in which he offered guarantees that the Commission would not fail to help my country and those worst affected.
If it's the operative I sent to kill him, he can be traced back to me.
...I sent it to him wrapped in blue paper.
He's on survival training, but I sent word to him in the field.
I only made one copy, and I sent it to him in Iraq.
I sent him to King's Landing yesterday.
I sent him to get Hoshino.
- I sent him to Franklin and Erie.
I sent them to kill him.
I sent him to inform the king of our return.
I sent her right to him, Winter.
I sent him to them first.
I sent him to retrieve Polina right after she escaped.
I sent him to the best schools.
I sent him to a job site.
So I sent him to Chicago.
I sent him to my daughter the rebel.
I sent him to take a bath.
I sent him to Starling General.

Alternatives:

I sent him the package.
I sent him the email.
I sent him the letter.
I sent him the document.
I sent him the money.

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