https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/10/trump-trade-tariffs-china-software.html
He teased this announcement earlier in the day and the stock markets dropped by around 3%. Trump waited until the markets closed to make the full announcement. He also made the announcement on a Friday, the markets won’t reopen until Monday.
I think this is an example of textbook correct but totally unnatural
What is he supposed to write “some guy just told me”? That would entirely take the focus from the main topic, which is him.
I have just been informed?
that’s still passive voice though
Thread was talking about if it was correct/natural:
I have just been informed keeps the subject as him while being much more natural. I have been told would be more casual. I don’t think there’s anything inherently unnatural about passive voice.