the one whose vs the one who's

Both "the one whose" and "the one who's" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "The one whose" is used to indicate possession or relationship, while "the one who's" is used to refer to someone who is. They are not directly comparable as they serve different purposes.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate possession or relationship.

"the one whose"

This phrase is used to introduce a relative clause that specifies a person or thing that possesses something or is related to something.

Examples:

He is the one whose car was stolen.
She is the one whose opinion matters the most.
They are the ones whose names were called.
I am the one whose birthday is next week.
You are the one whose help I need.

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He's the one whose son had the accident.
Patient is the one whose body is shutting down.
Are you the one whose birth was foretold?
An emblematic case is the one whose first centenary was celebrated just when those first "blessed" of the third millennium were being proclaimed in Rome (cf.
I was the one whose name was signed to all letters denying applicants.
I'm the one whose great Uncle used to be a reaper.
The patient is the one whose body is shutting down. I'm having a benign transfusion reaction.
When looking for a patient whom can be trusted to attend to one, a client should consider the one whose work portfolio shows the best.
On the contrary, you're the one whose clever.
I'm the one whose entire inventory is off-limits.
You're the one whose words were false.
He is the one whose position is so precarious.
She's the one whose husband took his life.
I'm the one whose rep's trashed.
This is the one whose ex-girlfriend tried to kill Henrietta.
Those people are collecting lottery tickets for the one whose house burned down.
You're the one whose brain has something wrong.
You're the one whose life is valuable.
Are you the one whose birth was foretold?
Our lady friend there... the one whose joy's so great.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to someone who is.

"the one who's"

This phrase is used to refer to a person who is or who has a particular characteristic or quality.

Examples:

He is the one who's always late.
She is the one who's in charge of the project.
They are the ones who's going on vacation.
I am the one who's responsible for the mistake.
You are the one who's going to lead the team.

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You know, the one who's actually in a hospital.
You're the one who's trapped.
I'm the one who's been stuck with him.
She's the one who's dangerous.
I'm not the one who's noticed.
You're the one who's certain.
He is the one who's feeling.
I'm the one who's been deceived.
Johnny, the one who's getting the bat.
So maybe you're the one who's confused.
You're the one who's been poaching on me territory.
Well, she's the one who's crying.
You're the one who's barely here.
You're the one who's been sending flowers.
I'm not the one who's emotionally involved.
I'm the one who's been sending those recruiting letters.
You're the one who's committing suicide.
I'm the one who's going nuts.
I'm not the one who's making the decisions here.
Look, you're the one who's wrong.

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