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Chris' vs chrises

Both 'Chris'' and 'Chrises' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Chris'' is the possessive form of the name Chris, indicating that something belongs to Chris. 'Chrises' is the plural form of the name Chris, used when referring to multiple individuals named Chris.

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Chris'

This is correct. 'Chris'' is the possessive form of the name Chris, indicating that something belongs to Chris.

Use 'Chris'' when you want to show that something belongs to Chris. For example, 'Chris' car' means the car belonging to Chris.

Examples:

  • Chris' house is beautiful.
  • I met Chris' parents yesterday.
  • What is Chris' favorite color?
  • This is Chris' book.
  • Chris' dog is very friendly.
  • Chris' love of cooking has created five-course gourmet breakfasts resulting in rave reviews from the guests as well as recipe requests.
  • Chris' Vespa was at the station.
  • Peter, you're still Chris' father.
  • The Burmese have been stonewalling since Chris' arrest.
  • Maggie, I'm Chris' dad.
  • Emory had mailed our parents Chris' final grade report.
  • These revelations struck at the core of Chris' sense of identity.
  • Neither did I, until Chris' funeral.
  • And I think Chris' death triggered something akin to psychotic postpartum depression.
  • And Chris' last mission was October.
  • I already told Dov I'd move into Chris' room when he moves out.
  • I mean, you're like Chris' sister.
  • One of Chris' wholesale drug suppliers.
  • He caused Chris' bar fight.
  • It was Chris' idea actually.
  • I'd wager my entire reputation on Chris' good word.
  • He caused Chris' bar fight.
  • We'll start with Chris' agent.
  • Lauren is not... my cousin Chris' friend's daughter.
  • On Chris' last mission, three of his men were killed.

Alternatives:

  • Chris's
  • belonging to Chris
  • of Chris

chrises

This is correct. 'Chrises' is the plural form of the name Chris, used when referring to multiple individuals named Chris.

Use 'Chrises' when you are talking about more than one person named Chris. For example, 'There are three Chrises in my class.'

Examples:

  • There are many Chrises in the office.
  • The Chrises are all going to the conference.
  • I know two Chrises from high school.
  • The Chrises' birthdays are in the same month.
  • Both Chrises are talented musicians.
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Alternatives:

  • multiple Chrises
  • several Chrises
  • a group of Chrises

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