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their minds vs their mind

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Their minds' refers to the collective thoughts or mental processes of a group of people, while 'their mind' refers to the thoughts or mental processes of an individual.
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their minds

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to the collective thoughts or mental processes of a group of people.

Use 'their minds' when you want to refer to the thoughts or mental processes of a group of people.

Examples:

  • Their minds were filled with creative ideas.
  • I could not understand what was going on in their minds.
  • Their minds were focused on the task at hand.
  • The team worked together, sharing their minds to come up with a solution.
  • Their minds were in sync, leading to a successful outcome.
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  • May 9, 2019 ... What percentage of transgender people change their minds? I'm going to go not very far out on a limb here and say that would be 100%.
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Alternatives:

  • the group's thoughts
  • the team's mental processes
  • the collective thinking
  • the shared mindset
  • the group's cognitive functions

their mind

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to the thoughts or mental processes of an individual.

Use 'their mind' when you want to refer to the thoughts or mental processes of an individual.

Examples:

  • I couldn't read their mind to know what they were thinking.
  • Each person has their own unique way of using their mind.
  • Their mind was preoccupied with worries.
  • It's important to take care of their mind by practicing mindfulness.
  • Understanding their mind requires empathy and active listening.
  • Apr 18, 2020 ... Hi all, When talking about how a group of people think, should I say "in their mind" or "in their minds"? e.g. Some people can be very ...
  • Nov 7, 2022 ... Is it a burden if you imagine something bad? I know this is a subreddit full of people who can't see in their mind's eye, but I didn't know ...
  • Jan 27, 2008 ... "Managing" a boss who likes to change their mind. [quote="mahorstman"]Nope. Don't try to manage your boss. Mark[/quote].
  • Sep 27, 2024 ... Working for a leader who always changes their mind is a maddening yet common experience. When the strategy is perpetually changing, ...
  • Sep 27, 2024 ... ... their mind will often leave behind an emotional wake of resentment. While you can't control your boss's behavior, five strategies can help ...
  • Apr 24, 2022 ... How do you tell your parent they are losing their mind? Follow. Unfollow. Share. X. Share with friends. Send To: Your E-Mail: Your Name:.
  • It Is All in Their Mind: A Review on Information Processing Bias in Lonely Individuals. Clin Psychol Rev. 2017 Dec;58:97-114. doi: 10.1016/j.cpr.2017.10.003 ...
  • Feb 23, 2014 ... Kids tell anything that's on their mind. SFA. It's hard to imagine anyone more honest than a preschooler. Before eventual self-awareness adds ...
  • Clearly there is nothing wrong with the book and the buyer has simply changed their mind. In fact, they had already left me positive feedback for the ...

Alternatives:

  • the individual's thoughts
  • the person's mental processes
  • the unique thinking
  • the personal mindset
  • the individual's cognitive functions

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