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The phrase "and were then" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate a sequence of events or actions that occurred after a previous action.
Example: "The team completed the project and were then recognized for their hard work at the annual awards ceremony."
Alternatives: "and subsequently" or "and afterward".
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People were hanging in trees and were then washed away.
A few agonised and were then never asked to join.
At first the cleaners got three chances and were then fired.
"There have been people who took blood and were then shunned.
The protesters clapped, sang and beat on drums, and were then surrounded by the police.
Scientist after scientist made presentations — and were then peppered with questions from industry representatives.
Ireland thrashed West Indies, and were then given an almighty scare by the United Arab Emirates.
The families faced no murder charges and were then permitted to arrange more profitable matches.
The subjects took the supplements for three years and were then examined two years later.
Jobs became available that were never posted, she said, and were then filled by men.
The guards defended Boulogne for a while and were then withdrawn by orders from this country.
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