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Discover LudwigThe phrase "was presented a" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
It is a passive construction where the subject (noun) is receiving something (a noun phrase) from the verb (presented). It is often used when describing an event or situation where something is given or shown to someone. Example: During the award ceremony, the winner was presented a trophy by the CEO. Explanation: In this sentence, the winner is the subject who is receiving the trophy (the noun phrase) from the verb "presented." The phrase "was presented a" shows that the winner did not actively receive the trophy, but it was given to them by someone else (the CEO). This construction can also be used in different tenses, such as "will be presented a" or "has been presented a."
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The album was later certified gold, having sold 100,000 copies, and Johnston was presented a gold disc by daytime television presenter Penny Smith.
I was presented a great opportunity there.
Manuel, who was presented a game ball, was beaming, too.
The 28th Massachusetts was presented a similar flag.
In Washington, he was presented a large trophy by the Federal Highway Administrator.
In a little bit of Kath & Kim, Abbott was presented a netball top.
Lahiri was presented a 2014 National Humanities Medal by U.S. Pres.
And Bolt was presented a piece of the Berlin Wall by city authorities on Sunday in honor of his achievements.
Last month, when this new evidence was presented, a judge ruled that Digeo was entitled to no monetary damages from Audible.
Strasburg, the No. 1 overall draft pick, was presented a No. 37 Nationals jersey by third baseman Ryan Zimmerman, but it will not be worn anytime soon.
I trotted up to greet fame and fortune and was presented a 24-carat gold-plated Hopalong Cassidy toy cap gun.
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