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in our life vs in our lives

Both "in our life" and "in our lives" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "In our life" is used when referring to a singular life, such as a shared experience or a specific individual's life. On the other hand, "in our lives" is used when talking about multiple lives, such as the lives of a group of people or a family.

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in our life

This phrase is correct when referring to a singular life, such as a shared experience or a specific individual's life.

Use "in our life" when talking about a singular life, like a shared experience or a specific individual's life.

Examples:

  • In our life together, we have faced many challenges.
  • He made a significant impact in our life.
  • This decision will change our life forever.
  • However, if two or more people share their lives together, it's possible to talk about "in our life". This might be used of a married couple or family, or of a ...
  • Aug 5, 2012 ... Can you say: We've seen many things in our life together? Works for me, but this may not be universal. – Daniel Harbour Aug 5 '12 at 7:27 ...
  • "Days In Our Life". I said that I want to. It's not what you say, it's all in what you do. Nothing has the values of life, I said it changes. Changes--unlike any other way
  • Chemicals in our Life. Chemicals are the building blocks of life. They are present in us, all around us, and in every product we buy. Human beings and animals ...

Alternatives:

  • in my life
  • in his life
  • in her life
  • in their life
  • in your life

in our lives

This phrase is correct when referring to multiple lives, such as the lives of a group of people or a family.

Use "in our lives" when talking about multiple lives, like the lives of a group of people or a family.

Examples:

  • The new project will have a positive impact on our lives.
  • We have made many memories together in our lives.
  • In our lives, we have traveled to many different countries.
  • If we want to generalise about people and their lives, we would normally say "in our lives". For example: "In our lives we often meet with difficult situations and ...
  • Aug 5, 2012 ... We have seen many things in our lives. Note that 'I' changes to 'We' as does 'my life' which changes to 'our lives'. In other words, you would ...
  • In Our Lives Poster. The goings on of the kids at Regional High School. Long running, award winning, popular comical-dramatic television series about the kids ...
  • How thankful I am, how thankful we all must be, for the women in our lives. Play ... And so I have chosen to say a few words today on the women in our lives.

Alternatives:

  • in my life
  • in his life
  • in her life
  • in their lives
  • in your life

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