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Discover LudwigThe phrase "they were reportedly" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used when conveying information that has been stated or claimed by others, often in news or reports. Example: "They were reportedly seen leaving the scene just before the incident occurred."
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They were reportedly in Baly Bay, Goode's next destination.
They were reportedly ethnic Dinka, the tribe of President Kiir.
Within four years they were reportedly selling over 100,000.
They were reportedly examining Russian communications intercepted by the N.S.A.
Worse, they were reportedly busy taking bribes (letting tractors break safety rules) when the stampede happened.
They were reportedly not carrying any avalanche-safety equipment, which skiers usually do in such terrain.
They were reportedly walking on a pavement when they were hit by a shuttle bus.
They were reportedly planning to kill Belgian police officers days after the Charlie Hebdo massacre.
They were reportedly been seized by the right-wing United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia on Sunday.
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President Obama's decision to delay action by turning to Congress caught the French off guard they were reportedly ready to act immediately.
They were reportedly spotted close to an area where a transponder signal was emitted earlier.
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