our memory vs our memories

Both 'our memory' and 'our memories' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Our memory' refers to the collective ability to remember things, while 'our memories' refers to specific recollections of past events or experiences.

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our memory

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'our memory' when referring to the collective ability to remember things shared by a group of people.

Examples:

Our memory of that event is fading.
As a society, our memory of past struggles shapes our present actions.

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Let us commit the autograph of this sole... to our memory.
It holds dark secrets locked in the closets of our memory.
In our memory the memory of an unforgettable, exciting racing Enterprise.
We cannot selectively "delete" events from our memory.
Association is the key element of our memory.
Light Switch Cover - as the mainstay of our memory.
We remain? in our memory to the present day.
Let what passed between us stay in our memory
The conciliatoriness of 3 October 2005 is engraved in our memory.
Other people's memories must also form part of our memory.
This night was still engraved into our memory.
The colorful brushstrokes that these cool prints etched in our memory.
There are games that simply and permanently entered into our memory.
The photographs - almost untouchable - become thin and transient layers same as the essence of our memory.
Alexandr Vishnevskii will always remain in our memory as teacher, friend and true caver.
The generative capacity of our memory is constantly engaged in organising reality.
Our glorious dead will remain together in France, united as one in our memory.
The analogy provides an associated field of phenomena, images that lie in our memory, formed through experiences and knowledge.
From our memory Not to erase this grief, Not healed heart Disturbs us again.
More than 400 years ago, a great citizen wished to imbed the 5th of November forever in our memory.

Alternatives:

the memory
the collective memory
our ability to remember

our memories

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'our memories' when referring to specific recollections of past events or experiences that individuals have.

Examples:

Our memories of that vacation are unforgettable.
As a family, our memories of holidays together are precious.

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We must try to let her live in our memories...
You've got our memories in your head.
So someone in this room wiped our memories.
Sorry to keep bugging you guys but we have completely lost our memories.
As selective as what was done to our memories.
Each moment or photograph represents a tangible piece of our memories as time passes.
Like the dead stay pretty in our memories.
I think I know how Emma took our memories.
This... all of our memories are here.
To finish what was started the day our memories were wiped.
The past is tethered to the story of our memories.
A mind trick formed out of our memories.
Success would be more likely if we had our memories.
He's been feeding himself into our memories, by touch.
Last time, we lost our memories.
And that would make them perfect in our memories.
After all, they hold a very special place in our memories.
Our family stay will remain etched in our memories.
This is the area dedicated to our memories.
Tonight's about us, our memories.

Alternatives:

our recollections
the memories we share
our past experiences

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