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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a year was started" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
It can be used when discussing the beginning of a specific year or the initiation of events that take place within that year.
Example: "In 2020, a year was started that would change the world forever due to the pandemic."
Alternatives: "a year began" or "a year commenced".
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People en Español, which is published 10 times a year, was started in 1998.
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Companies that had hesitated to make a move last year are starting to sign long-term leases.
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