The word(s) "was" appears 429 time(s) in 379 verse(s) in Quran in Abdullah Yusuf Ali translation.

(361) There was indeed in them an excellent example for you to follow,- for those whose hope is in Allah and in the Last Day. But if any turn away, truly Allah is Free of all Wants, Worthy of all Praise.

(362) That is because they believed, then they rejected Faith: So a seal was set on their hearts: therefore they understand not.

(363) That was because there came to them messengers with Clear Signs, but they said: "Shall (mere) human beings direct us?" So they rejected (the Message) and turned away. But Allah can do without (them): and Allah is free of all needs, worthy of all praise.

(364) Then did they taste the evil result of their conduct, and the End of their conduct was Perdition.

(365) And Mary the daughter of 'Imran, who guarded her chastity; and We breathed into (her body) of Our spirit; and she testified to the truth of the words of her Lord and of His Revelations, and was one of the devout (servants).

(366) Or do ye feel secure that He Who is in Heaven will not send against you a violent tornado (with showers of stones), so that ye shall know how (terrible) was My warning?

(367) But indeed men before them rejected (My warning): then how (terrible) was My rejection (of them)?

(368) "This was he that would not believe in Allah Most High.

(369) "Nor hath he any food except the corruption from the washing of wounds,

(370) Truly man was created very impatient;-