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Discover LudwigThe phrase "were put off" is correct and can be used in written English.
It means to be postponed or delayed and is often used in the past tense. Example: The competition had to be put off due to unforeseen circumstances.
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Some Expos were put off by Carter's unabashed enthusiasm.
The biggest questions a program can face were put off.
Perhaps they were put off by its underlying bitterness.
None of the girls were put off by difficulty.
Directors were put off by Ms. Whitman's tactics.
Some newcomers were put off by the atmosphere of suspicion.
"I think they were put off by the title".
Some were put off by the work's pontifications.
Country music purists were put off by it.
Many residents were put off by the F.B.I.
In particular, they were put off by the sorry state of the red brick facade.
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