Was or were sent

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Later, he was made the Prime Minister in General Than Shwe’s cabinet (2007 to 2011). Ahead of the general elections in 2010, General U Thein Sein, along with 22 other military officials, were sent on retirement from the Army to form and lead the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP).

Should “were sent” be replaced by “was sent”?

Thanks!

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You are correct @Kohyoongliat.
When two nouns (subjects) are connected by with, along with, together with, as well as etc the number of the first subject (noun) will determine the number of the verb.
So, … General U Thein Sein, along with 22 other military officials, was sent … is correct .

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