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Discover Ludwig"received word" is correct and usable in written English.
It is used when someone has heard information from another source, usually a reliable one, and is passing on that information. For example: "We received word that a new store is opening downtown."
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He received word that his little boy had died.
Soon, the officers received word that Senior Cpl.
He has not received word about either effort.
The next evening we received word via e-mail.
"But if I received word of any split, I think it would be squashed pretty quickly".
Rebecca Leaf, his friend and colleague, received word at the plant.
In the fall of 2008 Mr. Lyons received word that the building had been sold.
Then, in early May, just a hundred in all received word that they had been chosen.
He received word that Governor Perry had refused to grant him a stay.
His family say they have still not received word of his condition.
Soon afterward, Cox received word that some insurgents were just a few hundred yards away.
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