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The phrase 'was formally trained' is correct and usable in written English
You can use it when you are referring to someone who has had specific or professional training, such as through a course or program. For example: "John was formally trained in software development and has been working in the field for many years."
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Professor Green was formally trained in textile and apparel design, anthropology, museum studies and video production.
Though she was formally trained, she was initially exposed to the traditional practice of weaving with a back-strap loom during her travels in Mexico.
You might not guess it, but he was formally trained as a still-life painter in a Soviet-style art academy in Romania.
Mr. Smith, who was formally trained in conducting and composition, has used his technology to create realistic demo recordings for composers, as well as to present concerts and accompany soloists.
Neither was formally trained in art or art history, yet both took advantage of wealth, influence and unerring artistic sensibility to build magnificent collections whose cultural value continues to increase.
He gets paid 1800 ringgit ($600 £3722) a month because he was formally trained in school to make Indian desserts.
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These support animals are not the same as trained service animals, who are formally trained to provide a specific function.
He had never been formally trained.
None of the physicians had been formally trained in the core principles of disaster management.
Those who are formally trained in religion are accorded the honorific mullah or mawlānā.
So far, only mountain guides have to be formally trained and certified in Switzerland.
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