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The phrase "approached for comment" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used in journalism or reporting to indicate that someone was contacted to provide their opinion or statement on a particular issue or event.
Example: "The company was approached for comment regarding the recent allegations of misconduct."
Alternatives: "contacted for a statement" or "sought for a response".
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Downing Street has been approached for comment.
Fairfax Media has been approached for comment.
Thales was approached for comment.
The DfE has been approached for comment.
The CPS has been approached for comment.
Wilson Security was approached for comment.
Foxtel has been approached for comment.
Uefa has been approached for comment.
Howard has been approached for comment.
Cambridge Analytica has been approached for comment.
DfID has been approached for comment.
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