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Discover LudwigThe phrase "be urged" is correct and usable in written English.
It is a construction that uses the passive voice, as a verb in the past participle form, typically followed by the preposition "to". Example: Customers were urged to wear face masks while in the store.
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A contrary course continued to be urged.
The BBC should be urged to seize it.
liberated from ISIS would be urged to join the federation.
Ultimately, they would be urged to go back home.
Riders will be urged to pull up tired horses.
No wonder we have to be urged to remember it.
The head of each unit is likely to be urged to join the RPF.
The Afghan government would be urged to take steps to solve internal conflicts between warlords.
Some will see the outplacement adviser; others will be urged to "develop their career elsewhere".
But this, unhappily, cannot be urged as a reason why the pioneer companies should be prosperous".
"Whatever this ban does, it surely can't be urged that it serves either," 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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