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Discover LudwigThe phrase "had replied that" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when reporting speech or responses in the past, often in a narrative or formal context.
Example: "She had replied that she would consider the offer before making a decision."
Alternatives: "had stated that" or "had mentioned that".
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The Ahmadis had replied that is was the police's job to guarantee their safety, according to the constitution.The footage of the attack shows that the police's attempts to stop the mob were half-hearted at best.
"Without hesitation" he had replied that it would be.
My sister had replied that these traditions were integral to the joy of Christmas.
The defector had replied that it was too late, that there was no going back, that Qasi Qabir would kill him.
Asked a similar question by a PBS reporter in 2003, Chayes had replied that she enjoyed "powerful backing," adding, "I am connected with the Karzais".
Mr. Sheetrit said the prime minister had replied that he had done "a few things" in that connection, but did not say what.
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Looking his questioner in the eye, Mr McVeigh is said to have replied: "That would not have gotten the point across to the government.
Olerud was reported to have replied, "That was me".
Director Kathryn Bigelow has replied that "depiction is not endorsement".
In response, Shimon could have replied that Yefet had merely applied the letter of the law.
The police have replied that officers' lives were directly at stake in most of those cases.
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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.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com