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I spoke to Robin. vs I spoke to Robin today.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I spoke to Robin." is a general statement indicating that you had a conversation with Robin at some point. "I spoke to Robin today." is more specific, indicating that the conversation with Robin happened on the same day.

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I spoke to Robin.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a past conversation with Robin.

This phrase is a general statement indicating that you had a conversation with Robin at some point.

Examples:

I spoke to Robin about the project yesterday.
She mentioned that she spoke to Robin last week.
Did you speak to Robin about the event?
He said he spoke to Robin on the phone.
We spoke to Robin after the meeting.

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Jun 27, 2015 ... “I spoke to Robin a few weeks ago and he said he would sit down with Louis van Gaal and do some homework over the summer. “I asked what ...
Aug 12, 2014 ... It's been decades since I spoke to Robin; a lot has happened between now and then, and I've told this story over beers dozens of times, but I ...

Alternatives:

I talked to Robin.
I had a conversation with Robin.
I chatted with Robin.
I communicated with Robin.
I had a discussion with Robin.

I spoke to Robin today.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to specify that the conversation with Robin occurred on the same day.

This phrase is more specific, indicating that the conversation with Robin happened on the same day.

Examples:

I spoke to Robin today about the new project.
She mentioned that she spoke to Robin today during lunch.
Did you speak to Robin today about the meeting?
He said he spoke to Robin today on the phone.
We spoke to Robin today after the presentation.

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Aug 6, 2014 ... I spoke to Robin today and the rooftop bar at El Pegaso is opening tomorrow. The guys gave me a sneak peek today. Cozy and intimate.
I spoke to Robin today and also thanked him for the service you have given. When I bought the boat at the London show I was concerned how big it would be to ...
"Hi Scott, I spoke to Robin today and he confirmed that Isis Mourning was recorded at Ronnie Scott's with the Manor Mobile. Apparently the Livestock record was ...

Alternatives:

I talked to Robin today.
I had a conversation with Robin today.
I chatted with Robin today.
I communicated with Robin today.
I had a discussion with Robin today.

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