8 verses have
were
in Edition Clear Qur'an by Talal Itani / As-Saaffaat (Those drawn up in Ranks)

37:29They will say, “You yourselves were not believers.

37:30We had no authority over you. You yourselves were rebellious people.

37:32We seduced you. We were seducers.”

37:49As if they were closely guarded pearls.

37:57Were it not for the grace of my Lord, I would have been among the arraigned.”

37:73So observe the end of those who were warned.

37:116And We supported them, and so they were the victors.

37:122They were of Our believing servants.