были найдены

were found

→ быть
phrase Uncommon #13,813
were found Past passive form, plural. Often used in reports or news.
RU: В лесу были найдены старые монеты.
EN: Old coins were found in the forest.

Два трупа были найдены в квартале Празерес.

Two bodies were found in the Prazeres quarter.

— Элитный отряд (2007)

Были найдены лишь четыре жертвы.

Only four victims were found.

— Дзета (2026)

Все они были найдены.

All of them were found.

Были найдены отпечатки лап здесь, здесь и здесь.

Paw prints were found here, here, and here.

— Приключения Паддингтона 2 (2017)