kadioguy
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I wouldn't say they were rich (= in my opinion they are not rich).
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/american_english/say_1
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I think that "were" is used because it is in the subjunctive mood. However, I would say that "are" is also okay/possible here. What do you think?
[Update: added ChatGPT's opinion]
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/american_english/say_1
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I think that "were" is used because it is in the subjunctive mood. However, I would say that "are" is also okay/possible here. What do you think?
[Update: added ChatGPT's opinion]
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