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Were appears in the word werewolf. What was the original meaning of this instance of were?

were

[wur, wer, wair] / wɜr, wər, wɛər /




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“Last year it was one of those things where it was a situation of need, as far as where we were at with performance and health and guys,” Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 23, 2026

Researchers have found the first geochemical evidence showing that chondrules were already being preferentially incorporated into solid bodies during the Solar System's first million years.

From Science Daily Sep. 23, 2026

They were reportedly terminated about three weeks after the country icon’s death.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 23, 2026

He said the team members were among "the most highly skilled and fearless personnel in the Royal Navy" and were "ready to protect the public".

From BBC Sep. 22, 2026

If I were at camp, I’d be starting breakfast.

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



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