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Discover LudwigThe phrase "an idea was" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when introducing a concept or thought that existed or was proposed in the past.
Example: "An idea was presented during the meeting that could significantly improve our workflow."
Alternatives: "a concept was" or "a thought was".
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The seed of an idea was planted.
Aha -- an idea was born.
Sometimes an idea was spurred by an image or a memory.
In both cases, the use of military force to fight an idea was a failure.
The home run, as a statistic and as an idea, was hurt the most.
"If an idea was O.K.'d, Geraghty would see the cartoonist.
In the audience, Stefanovic laughed and applauded – and an idea was born.
In short order the New Yorkie as an idea was, if you will, put down.
It is really inspirational to live in a house where an idea was created".
Not much of a costume by regular standards, but an idea was born.
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An idea of an idea is called symbolic.
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