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They said that they had already heard the news.
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Narrator
They said that they had already heard the news.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Reporting Information
I was informed that they had already heard the news.
Confirming Information
Yes, I know they said they had already heard the news.
Expressing Surprise
I was surprised to hear that they had already heard the news.
Adding Detail
They said that they had already heard the news, and they weren't surprised.
Rephrased versions
Formal
They indicated that they were previously apprised of the news.
Casual
They said they'd already heard it.
Simpler English
They knew the news already.
Phrases to learn
had already heard
Past perfect tense indicating prior knowledge of the news.
said that
Used to report what someone said.