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our folk are vs our folks are

Both "our folk are" and "our folks are" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Our folk are" is used when referring to a specific group of people sharing a common culture or heritage, while "our folks are" is used informally to refer to one's family or parents.

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our folk are

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific group of people sharing a common culture or heritage.

This phrase is used to talk about a particular group of people, such as "Our folk are known for their traditional music."

Examples:

Our folk are from Ireland.
Our folk are gathering for a family reunion.
Our folk are known for their hospitality.
Our folk are celebrating a cultural festival.
Our folk are proud of their heritage.

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I have to work during the day, and our folks are way out in Woodbridge.
She left her daughter Lizzie With our folks.
But young folks are different nowadays.
Folks are friendly here in Cheyenne.
I mean, my folks are like clockwork.
Our folks died when I was 13.
This is Llewyn Davis, our folk-singer friend.
Our folks probably came over in the same boat.
Our folks always told us how much alike we were.
Many of our folk toys have great science principles.
I need to talk to our folks.
Probably take awhile for our folks to refocus.
See, it's just our folks.
Those folks are playing poker with food.
Folks are starting to get nervous.
I don't think these folks are here for funny.
And folks are starting to get nervous.
Yes, but folks are dying in these hoods.
Whatever wonderful thing Those folks are doing
Now, these folks are clearly running enthusiasts.

Alternatives:

Our people are
Our community is

our folks are

This phrase is correct and commonly used informally to refer to one's family or parents.

This phrase is used in informal contexts to talk about one's family or parents, such as "Our folks are coming over for dinner."

Examples:

Our folks are visiting us next weekend.
Our folks are supportive of our decisions.
Our folks are the best!
Our folks are going on vacation.
Our folks are proud of our achievements.

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I have to work during the day, and our folks are way out in Woodbridge.
She left her daughter Lizzie With our folks.
But young folks are different nowadays.
Folks are friendly here in Cheyenne.
I mean, my folks are like clockwork.
Our folks died when I was 13.
This is Llewyn Davis, our folk-singer friend.
Our folks probably came over in the same boat.
Our folks always told us how much alike we were.
Many of our folk toys have great science principles.
I need to talk to our folks.
Probably take awhile for our folks to refocus.
See, it's just our folks.
Those folks are playing poker with food.
Folks are starting to get nervous.
I don't think these folks are here for funny.
And folks are starting to get nervous.
Yes, but folks are dying in these hoods.
Whatever wonderful thing Those folks are doing
Now, these folks are clearly running enthusiasts.

Alternatives:

Our family is
Our parents are

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