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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An earlier article incorrectly said the investment offers were made earlier this year.

From MarketWatch

However, the aspect of Kazin’s experience that affected him most profoundly was the physical safety and welfare of his staff in Caracas that were housed in an armed compound.

From MarketWatch

“There were so many great things about Jimmy’s studio, especially how low-key it was,” said Kenny Chesney, who recorded there several times.

From The Wall Street Journal

The baskets at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History and the Santa Ynez Chumash Museum and Cultural Center belong to family members who were willing to loan them out for display.

From Los Angeles Times

Most were responding at least partially to special pleading by the wealthy, who threatened to relocate to friendlier jurisdictions in a continent-wide low-tax contest.

From Los Angeles Times