They were our delegates. vs They are our delegates

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "They were our delegates." is used when referring to the past, while "They are our delegates." is used when referring to the present. The choice between the two depends on the timeframe you are talking about.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 687 views

They were our delegates.

This phrase is correct when referring to the past.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone was a delegate in the past.

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If they were our delegates, then are there things which we ourselves may not do, and our delegates may (as in the case with the priests)? They did not say to the ...
They were our delegates to this climate conference in December 2014. Miriam Kennet our Director has been invited by Ban Ki Moon to attend his world leaders ...
Jul 21, 2008 ... Well, first I think you should mind your manners; second (and as an answer to your question) they were our delegates to the 11th World ...
Jul 25, 2008 ... Well, first I think you should mind your manners; second (and as an answer to your question) they were our delegates to the 11th World ...

Alternatives:

They used to be our delegates.
They were once our delegates.
They had been our delegates.
They had served as our delegates.
They were previously our delegates.

They are our delegates

This phrase is correct when referring to the present.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone is currently a delegate.

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In other organisations these people are often called 'volunteers' but on The Field Trip they are our delegates (representatives) and respond to delegation as well ...
Pets are so much more than pets, they are our delegates of love allowed for us at this time to experience even more about love. This is why people are so ...
Sep 26, 2014 ... We speak of closing GC to live streaming. That they are “our” delegates elected by “us.” This is somewhat true but in conservative conferences, ...
Jul 19, 2012 ... Also, we elect people to congress and state houses all the time, they are our delegates and nothing binds them to their campaign promises.

Alternatives:

They currently serve as our delegates.
They are currently representing us as delegates.
They hold the position of our delegates.
They are currently acting as our delegates.
They are currently our designated delegates.

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They were our delegates. vs They are our delegates