there were

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Used to indicate the past existence or presence of more than one person, place, or thing.

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Growing up near Willesden Junction in London, there were plenty of trains to watch, but he was also fascinated by the cars outside his home.

From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026

According to a marine accident expert report prepared for prosecutors, a copy of which was seen by AFP on Thursday, there were multiple breaches of safety procedures aboard the tanker.

From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026

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were present
existed in the past
once could be found

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did not exist
there have never been
were absent
was a complete lack of
were not