If a group of deceased persons stand out as a good example in the past, and that their example is definitely worth following now, do I say that they 'were' good examples to us; or do I say that they 'are' good examples to us ?
Answer
You would say they "are good examples" because the emphasis is on when the example they provide is good.
Examples:
"They were good examples to us [before they destroyed the world]."
"They are good examples to us [, we should honour their memories]."
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