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The phrase "were out of character" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe behavior or actions that are not typical for a person or character, often in the context of storytelling or personal behavior. Example: "His sudden outburst during the meeting was completely out of character for him."
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My actions were out of character.
Sir John's remarks were out of character.
After running a campaign defined more by whom and what he opposed, Trump's remarks were out of character and welcome.
"I thought we were out of character on both ends of the floor for too much of the first half," Williams said.
And for those who harbour similar urges, who wonder if their outbursts of violence were out of character: will you change?
Others, like Randy Duncan (Slide 12), said that performing as Lincoln made them more like the president – even when they were out of character.
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Mckesson's loyal Twitter followers noticed that the endorsement and a follow-up tweet declaring, "I'm not actually black," were out-of-character.
Masks in this respect are out-of-character behaviors that are actually protective measures.
None of this was out of character.
It would be out of character.
Gambling will be out of character.
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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