were

[wur, wer, wair] / wɜr, wər, wɛər /

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exist v.
happen v.

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

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were

Soon enough, he was gone for an 86-yard punt return, and the No. 14 Trojans were rolling, comfortably on their way to a 49-30 win over Louisiana.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026

Cheryl Cottle-Hunkin, Devon County Council's cabinet member for rural affairs and broadband, said rising oil prices were creating anxiety for families already struggling with the cost of living.

From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026

In her village, Niki So had watched helplessly as her neighbours' homes were torn down, waiting for the bulldozers to reach the house where her family lived for three generations.

From Barron's ● Sep. 13, 2026

There were some suggestions ringside that the stoppage came early, with Benn still moving and trying to evade shots, but the referee was justified in preventing further punishment.

From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026

“Will’s right. Journeys are unpredictable. Even you thought you were going to California.”

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes