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Discover LudwigThe phrase "was referred." is correct and usable in written English.
It is most often used in the past tense and used to describe the action of someone being referred to another person, organization or source for some purpose. For example: "The student was referred to the school counselor for help with their stress."
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Finally I was referred here.
I was referred for scan after scan.
Maybin was referred to as a bust.
The patient was referred to a cardiologist.
It was referred to committee.
And he was referred to me.
The case was referred to detectives.
The matter was referred to the police.
He was referred to Neuberger by Mr. Robb.
He was referred to by both names.
Ms Nixon was referred to as "she" in quotation marks.
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