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Discover LudwigThe phrase "were dashed" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used to describe hopes, dreams, or plans that have been abruptly destroyed or disappointed. Example: "Her dreams of becoming a professional dancer were dashed when she suffered a serious injury."
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were dashed
verb
To run quickly or for a short distance.
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They were dashed.
"These hopes were dashed".
They just were dashed.
But her hopes were dashed.
Tragically, those expectations were dashed.
Within five minutes, their hopes were dashed.
At Cambridge his hopes were dashed.
Oh, how those hopes were dashed.
Hopes were dashed for a big breakthrough in obesity treatment.
Hopes of a glimpse of St Peter's were dashed.
But, in each case, those hopes were dashed.
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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.

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CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com