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'words were spoken' is correct and usable in written English
You can use it when referring to a dialogue or conversation that has taken place. For example: "The two of them had a heated conversation, and many words were spoken in the process."
Idiom
Many a True Word is spoken in Jest.
(USA) A humorous, joking remark may hide a profound insight or a serious criticism.
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"No words were spoken".
No words were spoken at all.
The words were spoken, just last year, by Alison Saunders.
Nice, if vacuous, words were spoken all round.
In between songs, perhaps a couple dozen words were spoken.
Words were spoken about sportsmanship and character and friendly rivalry.
Here was a man widely described as fearless — whose last known words were spoken in fear.
The words were spoken by Tariq al-Hashemi, the Sunni vice president of Iraq.
The words were spoken with Ms. Minnelli's customary earnest exuberance, instantly instilling belief.
The words were spoken in a tone that suggested he had touched the great woman's hem.
No words were spoken between Maria & Drysdale & the silence aggravated his sense of betraying her.
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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