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dove's refrain vs the dove's refrain

Both "dove's refrain" and "the dove's refrain" can be correct depending on the context. "Dove's refrain" is more poetic and general, while "the dove's refrain" is more specific and refers to a particular dove. The choice between them depends on whether you want to emphasize a specific dove or just the concept of a dove's refrain.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 758 views

dove's refrain

This phrase is correct and can be used in a poetic or general context.

This phrase is used to refer to the sound or song of a dove in a poetic or metaphorical way. It is more general and does not specify a particular dove.

Examples:

The peaceful garden was filled with the dove's refrain.
She found solace in the dove's refrain echoing through the trees.

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Sew up the mouth with dove's blood.
Brad Elkins is at Tamzin Dove's.
While Dove's pouring the drinks, you start breaking the ice.
So, I've been watching Lorna Dove's apartment since last night.
So, I've been watching Lorna Dove's apartment since last night.
Look, I'm really sorry, but that dove's getting awfully close to the ceiling fan.
How come Cody killed Tamzin Dove's cat?
Tentative, a cardinal's coloratura, then the mourning dove's elegy.
Take a page from Dove's "Campaign for Real Beauty,"
The density of black starts to blur umber. Tentative, a cardinal's coloratura, then the mourning dove's elegy. Sable glimmers toward grey; objects emerge, trailing shadows; night ages toward day.
Your eyes detestably resemble your brother's... a dove's eyes, an angel's eyes.
The dove's about to...

Alternatives:

bird's song
bird's melody
bird's call
bird's chirping
bird's warble

the dove's refrain

This phrase is correct and more specific, referring to a particular dove's refrain.

This phrase is used when referring to the sound or song of a specific dove. It adds a level of specificity by indicating a particular dove's refrain.

Examples:

I could hear the dove's refrain coming from the tree outside my window.
She recognized the dove's refrain as the one that visited her garden every morning.

Show examples from the web [+]

Sew up the mouth with dove's blood.
Brad Elkins is at Tamzin Dove's.
While Dove's pouring the drinks, you start breaking the ice.
So, I've been watching Lorna Dove's apartment since last night.
So, I've been watching Lorna Dove's apartment since last night.
Look, I'm really sorry, but that dove's getting awfully close to the ceiling fan.
How come Cody killed Tamzin Dove's cat?
Tentative, a cardinal's coloratura, then the mourning dove's elegy.
Guess it wasn't the dove.
Okay, they just cued the doves.
The dove flies free And we have won...
And water runs into your mouth, and the doves fly.
The dove will show me when the flood is over.
The dove drops the phone into your hand.
But you are part of the dove.
The dove found its way back to Noah's Ark.
Monsieur Verdeux and the Doves of Peace put together.
This glass we'll drink to the dove sitting on a branch and cooing.
I like your bracelet, especially the dove.
We let the Dove adverty ones enter.

Alternatives:

that dove's song
the bird's melody
the specific bird's call
the bird's chirping in question
the bird's warble that we know

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