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plural

[ploor-uhl] / ˈplʊər əl /
ADJECTIVE
more than one
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With 13% of South Africa's population living with the virus – polygamous unions have divided opinion in the country with many pointing to the dangers plural families face.

From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026

It is to the reviewer’s disadvantage that the title of “Big Mistakes” is plural.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026

He did say the company had a “tenant pipeline” that has strengthened since February, and expects to “execute binding tenant agreements” — plural — over the next 12 months.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 30, 2026

In some cities that recognize plural domestic partnerships, city employees can cover multiple registered partners under municipal benefits, a benefit not required by private insurers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 18, 2026

The answer is that what can be either singular or plural; it can mean “the thing that” or “things that.”

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner

"There were two guys who thought they were Jesus. So, you know, are we calling you Jesai? Do we use plurals? I can laugh about it now, but I didn't laugh at the time."

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2023

Irregular plurals may be annoying for language learners, but they’re fun to talk about!

From Slate ● Nov. 12, 2019

It’s always dealing with plurals: Usher is writing about Usher; Usher is living and remembering and ideating, all at once; he never gets a chance to be still, to be just one person.

From The New Yorker ● Jun. 24, 2019

A similar phenomenon occurs when it comes to using the plurals.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 23, 2016

Add r to make plurals of individual letters easier to read.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner


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