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we were not received vs was not received

The correct phrase is "we were not received." In this case, the subject "we" is plural, so the correct form of the verb "to be" is "were." The phrase indicates that a group of people was not welcomed or acknowledged.

Last updated: March 30, 2024

we were not received

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use this phrase when referring to a group of people who were not welcomed or acknowledged in a particular situation.

was not received

This phrase is incorrect because the subject "we" is plural, so the correct form of the verb should be "were."

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