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It is used to express the idea that something was done in the past but no longer occurs in the present. For example: "You used to play the piano, but now you don't play anymore."
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"You used to be obedient.
You used to be unworthy.
"You used to have dogs.
You used to be shy".
You used to be somebody".
"You used to ask where Kuro was.
("You used to be rounder, more graceful").
You used to know how to write.
You used to have much lighter hair!
You used to be in a band.
You used to date Carrie Fisher.
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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