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Cops knew. vs Cops were knew.

These two phrases are not comparable as they are not logical. "Cops knew." is a correct and commonly used phrase in English, while "cops were knew." is grammatically incorrect.

Last updated: March 08, 2024 • 626 views

Cops knew.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a simple statement indicating that the police were aware of something.

Examples:

  • The cops knew about the robbery.
  • Cops knew the suspect's identity.
  • Quotes. Showing all 14 items. Homer Simpson: Wait, I'm confused about the movie. So the cops knew that internal affairs were setting them up? Glen: What are ...
  • Jul 11, 2015 ... There's a few things I wish cops knew about the citizens that pay their salaries: 1.) We're not punching bags. 2.) We don't appreciate having our ...
  • Homer: Wait, I'm confused about the movie... so the cops knew internal affairs were setting them up? Man: What are you talking about theres nothing like that in  ...
  • UK cops knew Muslim rape gangs were targeting schools 5 years ago, did nothing. June 24, 2015 8:39 pm By Robert Spencer 65 Comments · Muslimrapegang ...

Cops were knew.

This phrase is grammatically incorrect and not used in English.

  • Jul 23, 2013 ... Back in the old days, before there were “less than lethal weapons” and when the locals knew who the cops were, knew their wives and kids, ...

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