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The phrase "were not explained" is correct and can be used in written English.
It is usually used when something was not adequately explained or when something was not explained at all. For example: The tax benefits of the new plan were not explained to us.
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The circumstances were not explained, but Palestinians blamed the Israelis.
His reasons for doing so were not explained in your article.
The circumstances under which the five were shot were not explained.
The conditions under which the journalist was allowed to make the tape were not explained.
He said the refusals were not explained by the American authorities.
No more details were given in open court and the circumstances relating to the child abduction charge were not explained.
The investigation began, and Mr. Steuer asked Kresel questions concerning the formation of 50 or more subsidiary companies that were not explained to the public.
The fees and charges were not explained.
Induction and child protection procedures were not explained to them.
The effects of the shutdown fix were not explained fully to the press or the customer.
The effects were not explained by gender, age, BMI, neuroticism, or statin use.
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