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“Yores” or “Yours”

Overview

yores / yours are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

yores: (noun) time long past.

yours: NA

Pronunciation

yores: NA

yours: y·UH·r·z

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Examples in Context

Examples of “yores”

Examples of “yours”

  • game Scarface: The World Is Yours soundtrack.
  • "Or Yours to Keep: The Poetry of
  • 1975), writer whose second book, Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, is set
  • has an understanding similar to yours.
  • Acoustically Yours (555 Recordings, 2003)
  • "Yours are the achievements of a
  • The Yours
  • 2002 Gospel album Heart to Yours.
  • I'll Be Yours
  • performed hits such as "I'm Yours" and "Empire State of Mind".


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