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we never received the letter vs we never receive the letter

The correct phrase is "we never received the letter." The verb "received" is in the past tense, which is the appropriate tense to use in this context. The phrase indicates that the action of receiving the letter did not happen in the past.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 11203 views

we never received the letter

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that the action of receiving the letter did not happen in the past. It is in the past tense.
  • Jul 1, 2019 ... It seems this is the only logical conclusion, as now there is proof that we never received the letter, but I guess you never know what could ...
  • Apr 6, 2024 ... We never received the letter telling us that an application had been submitted to the LTB listing us as a party. We just.
  • Sep 17, 2017 ... We never received the letter with our interview date however. Do we/Can we appeal? What do I do with my husband's EAD during this time? Can we ...
  • Jan 28, 2022 ... We never received the letter to take the car in to install the sensor. We didn't know there was a recall until we started doing research ...
  • Aug 10, 2013 ... At our local shops recommendation (we never received the letter about the pump), I took the car into the dealer. The shop recommended we ...
  • Feb 27, 2024 ... We never received the letter confirming the account was paid in full. She just got a letter from the court providing a court date for a ...
  • Sep 18, 2021 ... unfortunately we never received the letter. We are curious to know what's on it. Can someone please provide a pic or scan of the letter they ...
  • Aug 8, 2023 ... However, the issue surrounds the fact that we never received the letter(s). I would imagine the chances of not receiving multiple letters ...
  • Jul 26, 2018 ... We never received the letter. We requested a copy be sent because I wanted to know the date and the content of the letter, but we were ...
  • Mar 19, 2020 ...We never received the letter,” Quigley said. “It was posted on campus, but the Governor's office never sent it.” View Comments (1). More to ...

we never receive the letter

This phrase is incorrect. The verb "receive" should be in the past tense to match the context of not receiving the letter in the past.

This phrase is not correct because the verb "receive" should be in the past tense to match the context of the action not happening in the past.

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