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We know no document is perfect, but when we amend the Constitution, it would be to expand rights, not to take away rights from decent, loyal Americans. This great Constitution of ours should never be used to make a group of Americans permanent second-class citizens.
Barbara Boxer

Meaning of "of ours" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF OF OURS

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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OF OURS

of even date
of fashion
of few words
of foot
of hers
of his
of late
of many parts
of many words
of mine
of necessity
of note
of one´s own accord
of one´s word
of sorts
of that ilk
of the essence
of the order of
of theirs
of yours

WORDS THAT END LIKE OF OURS

after-hours
business hours
colours
concours
contours
do the honours
favours
honours
hours
it never rains but it pours
of yours
office hours
opening hours
ours
Respectfully yours
the small hours
Tours
twenty-four hours
velours
yours

Synonyms and antonyms of of ours in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «of ours» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OF OURS

Find out the translation of of ours to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of of ours from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «of ours» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

我们的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

los nuestros
570 millions of speakers

English

of ours
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

हमारा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

لنا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

наш
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

nosso
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আমাদের
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

le nôtre
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Daripada kita
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

von uns
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

私たちの
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

우리 의
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Saka kita
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

của chúng ta
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நம்முடையது
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

आमचा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Bizimkinden
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

dei nostri
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

z naszych
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

наш
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

de-al nostru
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

van ons
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

vårt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

av oss
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of of ours

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OF OURS»

The term «of ours» is quite widely used and occupies the 30.176 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OF OURS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about of ours

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10 QUOTES WITH «OF OURS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word of ours.
1
Cyrano de Bergerac
'And for my part, Gentlemen,' said I, 'that I may put in for a share, and guess with the rest; not to amuse myself with those curious Notions wherewith you tickle and spur on slow-paced Time; I believe, that the Moon is a World like ours, to which this of ours serves likewise for a Moon.'
2
Barbara Boxer
We know no document is perfect, but when we amend the Constitution, it would be to expand rights, not to take away rights from decent, loyal Americans. This great Constitution of ours should never be used to make a group of Americans permanent second-class citizens.
3
Marion Zimmer Bradley
A friend of ours has a hobby doing genealogy, and we found out that we were cousins in the ninth degree, that we had a common ancestor on the Mayflower.
4
Sitting Bull
They claim this mother of ours, the Earth, for their own use, and fence their neighbors away from her, and deface her with their buildings and their refuse.
5
Susan Cain
Most people who have grown up introverted in this very extroverted culture of ours have had painful experiences of feeling like they are out of step with what's expected of them. Parenting can pose unique challenges for introverted parents, who fear that their own painful experiences will be repeated in their children's lives.
6
Al Capone
This American system of ours, call it Americanism, call it capitalism, call it what you will, gives each and every one of us a great opportunity if we only seize it with both hands and make the most of it.
7
Paul Castellano
This life of ours, this is a wonderful life. If you can get through life like this and get away with it, hey that's great. But it's very predictable. There's so many ways you can screw it up.
8
Stephen Colletti
My costar James Lafferty, and his little brother Stuart Lafferty, and another buddy of ours, Ian Shive, are working on this project called 'Generation Wild.' It's about getting people to realize that being outdoors is not scary - you can go on adventures like we do, in national parks, and practically in your own backyard.
9
Noel Coward
Let's drink to the spirit of gallantry and courage that made a strange Heaven out of unbelievable Hell, and let's drink to the hope that one day this country of ours, which we love so much, will find dignity and greatness and peace again.
10
Robin Day
There's this very vulnerable planet of ours with finite resources. Architects and designers have, I think, a fair responsibility for conserving energy and materials, and making things durable.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OF OURS»

Discover the use of of ours in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to of ours and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
One of Ours
The Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about a young Nebraskan looking for something to believe in. Alienated from his parents, rejected by his wife, he finds his destiny on the bloody battlefields of World War I.
Willa Cather, 1922
2
One of Ours
This groundbreaking novel from acclaimed American writer Willa Cather was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1923.
Willa Cather, 2012
3
One of Ours
One of Ours is Willa Cather's Pulitzer prize winning story of Claude Wheeler, a Nebraska native at the turn of the 20th century.
Willa Sibert Cather, 2004
4
This Thing of Ours: Investigating The Sopranos
This text investigates both the wide appeal and controversial reception of this highly-debated drama.
David Lavery, 2002
5
This America of Ours: The Letters of Gabriela Mistral and ...
This collection of the previously unpublished correspondence between Mistral and Ocampo reveals the private side of two very public women.
Gabriela Mistral, Victoria Ocampo, 2009
6
This Old Monmouth of Ours
Since this volume contains more than 20,000 entries, it is hard to imagine a better census approximation of Hampshire County residents for this time period.
William S. Hornor, 2009
7
This Light of Ours: Activist Photographers of the Civil ...
"This Light of Ours: Activist Photographers of the Civil Rights Movement is a paradigm-shifting publication that presents the Civil Rights Movement through the work of nine activist photographers - men and women who chose to document the ...
Leslie G. Kelen, 2011
8
This Thing of Ours: How Faith Saved My Mafia Marriage
The poignant story of a young woman married to a powerful mobster. Small-town girl Cammy Franzese didn't plan to marry one of the most powerful mob bosses in the country.
Cammy Franzese, 2012
9
This Mystical Life of Ours
In This Mystical Life, Ralph Waldo Trine gives us fifty-two lessons, one for each week of the year, that will guide you through manifesting The Law of Attraction and The Law of Prosperity in your life while showing you The Secret Of The ...
Ralph Waldo Trine, 2013
10
This Anglican Church of Ours
This book is a guide to the Anglican church for those already travelling an Anglican path as well as for those who wish to explore it.Patricia Bays, who knows and loves her church, writes about all aspects of Anglicanism in an approachable ...
Patricia Bays, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OF OURS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term of ours is used in the context of the following news items.
1
A Breathtaking View Of Pluto's Hazy Atmosphere
Pluto's atmospheric pressure is a tiny fraction of ours, which combined with the much lower gravity makes the atmosphere spread out into a ... «Forbes, Jul 15»
2
US Cellular Expects the Moto G (3rd Gen) to Retail for $179
According to a source of ours, that's exactly where Motorola plans to land. US Cellular is loading up the new Moto G in its internal systems ... «Droid Life, Jul 15»
3
Jamestown festival highlights strength of African-Americans
“So many things of ours have vanished,” Taylor said. “If you don't know where you came from, you don't know where you're going.”. «SCNow, Jul 15»
4
Murder charges filed against UNC student in wrong-way crash
That's a concern of ours," said Nieman, who reportedly wanted a $1.5 million bond. Kania's mother sobbed in the courtroom as Nieman ... «CBS News, Jul 15»
5
It's Time For “The Visual Internet”
Open one eye and view this beautiful world of ours. Open the other and you envision a richness you can't articulate. Brought together — the ... «TechCrunch, Jul 15»
6
John Legend Gives His All to End Mass Incarceration
"Their correctional conditions are the exact opposite of ours; they are humane and tranquil," he noted. "Some might be surprised to learn that ... «eNews Park Forest, Jul 15»
7
How a Friend (and Facebook!) Helped Reunite Twin Sisters …
Her friends have become friends of ours as well. It's such a happy story. It all just feels right." For more on Anais and Samantha, pick up this ... «People Magazine, Jul 15»
8
A Lengthy Look At Fallout 4
"I really like this piece because it was done by Adam Adamowicz, who was a concept artist of ours who passed away in 2012. It's really special ... «Game Informer, Jul 15»
9
TCC stores giving away free school supplies
“It doesn't matter if they're customers of ours, or Verizon subscribers,” he said. “Anyone is welcome to come down and get a backpack.”. «Alton Telegraph, Jul 15»
10
United Way kicks off yearlong campaign
“They have been longtime supporters of ours,” she said. “There's a corporate culture of support from there.” She said NAPA in particular has a ... «Southernminn.com, Jul 15»

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