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The phrase "was explained that" is not correct in standard written English.
It is typically used in contexts where someone is conveying information that was previously clarified or detailed.
Example: "It was explained that the meeting would start at 10 AM."
Alternatives: "was clarified that" or "was stated that".
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It was explained that Mr. Peet also was dead.
It was explained that these instructions belonged to the previous participants and then read them aloud.
It was explained that he would be allocated two protection officers, two drivers, and two cars.
As part of the clinical trial process it was explained that there would be no personal benefit from participation.
It was explained that the hotel follows a subtle jazz theme (as in Duke Ellington).
It was explained that the decision was made at a time when no one knew for how long the radiation would emanate from the Ukrainian reactor.
It was explained that about half the number of daily com plaints are disposed of quickly by informing the landlord of the situation.
But boos followed when it was explained that a judge had ruled that the police control who can come into the park at all times.
Over a quick drink, it was explained that I had been checked out and was going to be trusted with a subvertising demonstration.
It was explained that starting this year there would be scanners and they were on the other side of the room, and that there was … a line.
It was explained that the Bank had sent a paper to the government to outline a possible plan to recapitalise the banking system.
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