where there any vs were there any

The correct phrase is "were there any". The incorrect phrase "where there any" is not used in English.

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This phrase is incorrect in English.

"where there any"

The correct phrase is "were there any", which is used to ask about the existence of something in the past.

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Last night where there any peculiarities?
Neurotoxicity studies: required where there is any indication of anticholinerterase activity or other neurotoxic effects.
Ad hoc updates are also mandatory where there are any changes in attributes of existing MFIs.
Where there is any mismatch of the identification numbers it can be assumed that a manipulation device is fitted.
The system shall be designed such that the vehicle cannot be driven indefinitely at speeds above 10 km/h where there is any fault which requires operation of the warning signal referred to in paragraph 5.4.2.1.1.
Where there is any doubt about the animal's fitness for transport, a veterinary opinion should be sought.
To a place where there aren't any police nor thieves.
Then he asked if there where any danger in such a case.
Some place where there aren't any handbills.
Where there aren't any deposits we'll use transport inhibitors.
The kind where there isn't any answer.
You're taking jobs where there aren't any to take.
do not come from a farm or mollusc farming area where there is any unresolved increased mortality.
where there is any doubt as to whether the document is covered by one of the exceptions
Credit institutions and financial institutions are required to cooperate with the authorities; in other words, banking secrecy is lifted where there is any suspicion of money laundering.
A natural or legal person which has given a notification under paragraph 5 shall as soon as possible notify the competent authority of its home Member State in writing where there are any changes affecting its eligibility to use the exemption.
So I do not believe that this is an issue where there is any room for extremes.
Declared innocent by lack of evidence Leaves us all puzzled as to where there is any justice
It's one holiday that we have where there isn't any family drama.
Maybe he was out at sea where there weren't any rocks.

Alternatives:

were there any

This phrase is the correct form to ask about the existence of something in the past.

"were there any"

Use "were there any" to inquire about the presence or existence of something in the past.

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Now, were there any identifying marks on the suspects?
Tell me... were there any Stykera amongst the other Banik slaves?
Well, were there any hotel receipts?
For the most part did all the band members agree on which shots to use, or were there any disagreements among them?
When we walked over here, were there any cars in the parking lot?
Were there any indications that Leonard was doing anything illegal?
Were there any trace elements in these samples?
Besides sleepwalking, were there any other symptoms...
Neither were there any restrictions against (moderate) drinking or eating sweets.
But he had neither horses nor were there any villains.
Ryan, were there any witnesses?
Gloria, were there any recent incidents...
When you were appointed, were there any competitors?
And were there any incidents during the match?
Secondly, the successful groups gave roughly equal time to each other, so that no one voice dominated, but neither were there any passengers.
Something you should've mentioned when we asked were there any accidents.
Neither were there any weapons of mass destruction nor any connection between Saddam Hussein and al-Qaeda.
The Jaffa on the planet reported no gate activity, no other ships in the vicinity, nor were there any survivors after the initial attack.
like, were there any others?
Sarah, were there any clients that she asked to have blocked?

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where there any vs were there any

"where there any"

"were there any"

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