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plural

[ploor-uhl] / ˈplʊər əl /
ADJECTIVE
more than one
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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

Actual implementation of a plural domestic partnership registry, however, is still at least several months away.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 18, 2026

Then "grünen" indicates that the noun will be plural and green in color.

From Science Daily Feb. 20, 2026

When a statement starts with there, the verb can be either singular or plural.

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

For example, the general rule is to teach people learning Spanish plurals before the subjunctive tense, Mr von Ahn says.

From BBC Oct. 8, 2021

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

Another solution is to use two plurals: If any clients call, tell them I’m out.

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




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