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"was reflective of" is a correct and commonly used phrase in written English.
It is typically used to describe something that represents or mirrors a particular quality, characteristic, or situation. Example: The artist's choice of dark and somber colors in the painting was reflective of his melancholic mood at the time. In this sentence, the phrase "was reflective of" is used to show that the artist's mood was reflected in his artistic choices. Another example: The increase in crime rate was reflective of the economic downturn and rising unemployment in the city. Here, the phrase is used to explain that the rising crime rate was a result of the economic situation in the city.
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was reflective of
adjective
Something which reflects, or redirects back to the source.
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But her determined attitude was reflective of the day.
The decline in police shootings was reflective of an overall drop in crime.
"It was reflective of the struggles and confusion of a teenage boy," he said.
The composition of the national team was reflective of the spirit of the times.
"It was a small event but it was reflective of the book's growing recognition.
"Well, it was reflective of a genuine friendship that I think we built up over time.
It said his salary was "reflective of the marketplace we compete in".
"The peak amount spent in 2008 was reflective of many enhancements," he said.
He said in the past that his opposition to same-sex marriage was reflective of his electorate's views.
"The administration had generalized information that was reflective of what the intelligence community had gathered," he said.
The more he poked around, the more he realized his experience was reflective of a broader problem.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com