were

[wur, wer, wair] / wɜr, wər, wɛər /

VERB

exist

Synonyms

STRONG

abide act breathe continue do endure hold inhabit last live move obtain persist prevail remain rest stand stay subsist survive

WEAK

be alive go on have being have place

Antonyms

STRONG

cease depart die discontinue forsake give up go halt idle leave lose pass quit refuse reject stop

VERB

happen

Synonyms

STRONG

befall occur transpire

WEAK

come about come to pass take place

Example Sentences

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But hundreds of thousands more were still under review and would take weeks more to release, said Todd Blanche, the deputy attorney general.

From Los Angeles Times

That in itself could be daunting, but for Wickham, the biggest obstacles came long before release dates were decided.

From Los Angeles Times

She said that she had never met Kemp, but he had started sending her messages on Instagram as though they were in a relationship.

From Los Angeles Times

The request suggested that that the jury had determined the Angels were responsible for at least a percentage of economic damages.

From Los Angeles Times

Why it’s vital: A cosy family-friendly watch for everyone, this short is a tribute to how such cultural celebrations – which were once suppressed and outlawed – are essential for community, intergenerational connection and joy.–

From Salon