Is this sentence right?

I think it is "contented" and "in Jordan's shadow".

The "at times" is odd, and doesn't quite match the content.

If Jordan is a person, you could say:

"He wasn't content to stand in Jordan's shadow."

MrP

Or alternatively:

"He wasn't content simply to be Jordan's shadow."

MrP

No. You only use "was" if subject(living thing) is dead. Think of other sentence trying hard to avoid "was" in any way if that person is still living. Give you an example: Were you in bed yesterday (and you were)? How should you answer that without "was"? Good luck.

So many people have came and gone in my life.

qingqingIs this sentence right?

He was not content to be Jordan's shadow at times.

It's OK, but ditch the at times -- or rewrite as ... not always content ... shadow.
CJ

AnonymousNo. You only use "was" if subject(living thing) is dead.

Sorry, Anonymous, but this is a very strange idea! I don't want English learners to be confused by your advice. There is no problem at all with using "was" for a living person. We do it all the time. I wonder where you got this "rule"?

0Another confirmation that is is perfectly ok to use 'was' with living subjects. I was late for work today. 0-

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0I was at my PC when I read the last few posts -- and I can't help but believe that I am still alive as I write this. 050010id4