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Discover LudwigThe phrase "There I was" is correct and usable in written English
It is often used to set the scene or introduce a narrative, typically when recounting a personal experience or story. Example: "There I was, standing at the edge of the cliff, contemplating my next move."
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There I was.
There I was, Mooshum said.
There I was in Petoskey.
There I was listening to my play.
There, I was called Piraña.
There I was, an East End cobbler.
There, I was greeted by the proprietor.
There, I was introduced to Wade.
There I was, my trivial works captured for the ages.
There I was, after all, in the first row.
"There I was on maternity leave," she said.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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