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  1. 11-Feb-2012, 06:46 #1
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    When do I use had to?
    Exempts;
    I had to get in a new job as fast as I can.

    I had to get on my life elsewher.
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    Default Re: Had to

    Quote Originally Posted by diplomacy View Post
    When do I use "had to"?
    Exempts; Examples:
    I had to get in a new job as fast as I can could.

    I had to get on with my life elsewhere.
    We use 'had to' when we want to speak of some past obligation.
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