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was (to)

verb

Definition of was (to)

past tense of be (to)

as in treated

to behave toward in a stated way you need to be nice to your brother

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Firefighters brought the blaze under control and the injured were taken to a hospital where some were being treated for burn injuries while others suffered from smoke inhalation and asphyxiation, the report said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
But the fans have treated me so well here, and to hear people cheering for that is cool.

— Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of treated

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Actress Wendy Raquel Robinson, a former student of McKenna’s, served as emcee for the ceremony.

— Staff report, Daily News, 22 Aug. 2026
Restaurant Pjerin, recognised by the Michelin Guide, is fine‑dining bliss with breakfast, lunch, and dinner served on a sleek glass terrace overlooking the Old Town.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of served

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The administration argues that some of its functions could be handled by private companies.

— Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Negotiations for the sales attachment were handled by Ariel and Ehud Bleiberg for Bleiberg Entertainment and by Miriam Segal for Good Films Collective.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026

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wasting (away)

was (to)

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