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Discover LudwigThe phrase "everyone was given" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when indicating that something was provided to all individuals in a group.
Example: "At the end of the meeting, everyone was given a copy of the report."
Alternatives: "all were provided" or "everyone received".
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Everyone was given unlimited access to food.
Everyone was given two minutes".
Everyone was given just three weeks to leave.
Everyone was given a cigarette – even the non-smokers.
Everyone was given three minutes to present their hacks.
Maria recalls that everyone was given iodine tablets, and told to remain indoors.
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Everyone was giving, it seemed.
Everyone was giving it absolutely everything".
Not everyone was giving the story credence, however.
This is like what they did before Prohibition: Everyone was giving away the booze.
I went into the boardroom and everyone was giving me some very strange looks.
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