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Free sign upThe phrase "was valid" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that something was acceptable, legitimate, or justified in the past. Example: "The argument presented in the debate was valid, and it swayed many opinions."
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was valid
adjective
Well grounded or justifiable, pertinent.
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And it was valid.
Concededly the order was valid.
His point was valid and well made.
Until recently, that fear was valid.
It was valid in the past.
Experiments showed that neither explanation was valid.
I knew my Social Security number was valid.
The lawyers were uncertain whether the will was valid.
In January, a judge ruled that the repeal was valid.
The appeals court said the agreement was valid.
The point was valid but the gags were cheap.
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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