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The phrase "of the former" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when describing an object or person that was previously mentioned. For example, "Several people attended the meeting, but none of the former sponsors were present."
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We need more of the former".
I am of the former camp.
§ 838.1012 Death of the former spouse.
Owner of the former Hahn's Delicatessen.
Husband of the former Barbara Milbank.
The latter is a product representation of the former.
Trustee of the former Union Reform Temple.
"He's the son of the former governor.
Some of the former Giants have struggled.
And what of the former Olympians?
Examples of the former include ALEKS, Adapt Courseware and OLI.
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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