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showed vs showed that

Both "showed" and "showed that" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Showed" is used when referring to an action or event that was displayed or demonstrated, while "showed that" is used when introducing a statement or evidence that supports a claim or argument.

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showed

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "showed" when referring to an action or event that was displayed or demonstrated.

Examples:

He showed great skill in playing the piano.
She showed her support by attending the event.

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When Santelli showed me the pictures, I was upset.
The universe showed me my destiny.
Sylvie showed some confidence in me yesterday.
The endoscope showed it was esophagus cancer.
Detective Benson showed me a picture.
Beaton showed me another, Sensibility.
Until senator perrin showed me evidence.
Sidney showed me photographs of your work.
Reciprocate in some way the affection showed by Vadio.
Psychoanalysis showed me I was wrong.
Because someone showed me another way.
Subject showed a positive reaction and smiled.
The GM there showed me some pictures.
Last night showed me the truth.
Mike showed me your CIA file.
Sulejmani or something, Mycroft showed me his file.
Actually, Nancy showed me the light.
The stenographer showed me your article.
There was the file Bulstrode showed you.
Someone showed me enemies can become friends.

Alternatives:

demonstrated
displayed
exhibited
revealed
presented

showed that

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "showed that" when introducing a statement or evidence that supports a claim or argument.

Examples:

The study showed that there is a correlation between exercise and mental health.
The data showed that the company's profits had increased significantly.

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His phone showed that they spoke this morning.
This showed that competition really makes a difference.
The investigation showed that domestic sales were representative.
The investigation showed that modules and cells can be distributed within different or similar distribution channels.
An in-vivo study showed that voriconazole inhibited the metabolism of efavirenz.
The ensuing market test showed that significant improvements were needed.
Experience showed that command and control measures cannot be effectively implemented.
A chest X-ray showed that... there are spots on my lungs.
A study of patients showed that timolol did not dialyse readily.
The study showed that Focetria produced an antibody response that satisfies these criteria.
The additional study showed that the oral solution and the tablets were equally effective in preventing rejection.
This showed that Iscover reduces the risk of an event.
A mass balance study showed that approximately 57% of radiolabelled olanzapine appeared in urine, principally as metabolites.
Analysis of these antibodies showed that 9% had neutralizing capacity.
The field study showed that Reconcile was as effective as clomipramine.
The study showed that food companies exaggerated typically seven times more than an independent study.
At a minimum the British banking plan showed that telecommuting can be helpful.
The feasability study showed that improvements for better passive safety are possible at least in the near future.
This overwhelming response showed that the Programme clearly meets a deeply felt need within the voluntary sector.
The Hong Kong Conference showed that the road to a successful conclusion of the current round remains open.

Alternatives:

demonstrated that
proved that
indicated that
evidenced that
confirmed that

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