Synonyms for were
wɜr; unstressed wərwere

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1. List of paraphrases for "were":

   took, 'd, constituted

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1. Tom Sandberg:

   They were trying to get the dog off of the highway to keep it safe.

2. Alex Lloyd:

   When North Koreans describe their 'Aha' moment, when they realize they were lied to by their government, they got information from a movie or reading a book or seeing something -- something that jived.

3. Suzanne Perry:

   I Googled Read MoreAll of us to see what the prices were online and I saw anywhere from $ 17,000 to $ 26,000 online, so I listed Read MoreAll of us for $ 20,000, and offered a 15 % discount online.

4. Molly Stapelman:

   Of course there were some designers who say, ‘oh wow, I’m not sure my line should be presented by this or that, or this kind of figure,’ but I’m seeing less and less of that now. People are less afraid, as you get to know these talents with disabilities you immediately become aware of the fact that, here, there is really nothing to be afraid of. These are splendid creatures who perform in an incredible way. They are powerful and motivational, really.

5. Paraguayan Justice Minister Cecilia Perez:

   It's an operation that took days and it is impossible that the officials did not realize that they were leaving ... obviously this was a paid plan.