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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He said Iran’s “ballistic missile shots” were down 86% from the first day of fighting, and down 23% “just in the last 24 hours.”

From Los Angeles Times

It wouldn’t be shocking if some of the patrons here for breakfast were casually chit-chatting about the cultural behemoth that “KPop Demon Hunters” has become.

From Los Angeles Times

Multiple staff members were also laid off by the developers just two weeks after it went live.

From BBC

Volunteers at food kitchens and shelters told the BBC they were concerned they would not be able to keep up with the rising demand.

From BBC

Satellite images show that the latest wave of strikes have targeted facilities at Natanz - long said to be at the heart of Iran's nuclear programme and which were both targeted by the US last year.

From BBC