their own vs their owns

The correct phrase is 'their own.' 'Their owns' is not a correct construction in English. 'Own' is a pronoun that does not need to be pluralized.

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their own

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'their own' to indicate possession by multiple people or things. It is a possessive pronoun that does not need to be pluralized.

Examples:

Each of the children has their own room.
They brought their own food to the party.

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Last updated: November 12, 2024

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their owns

This phrase is not correct in English. 'Own' is already a possessive pronoun and does not need to be pluralized.

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Last updated: November 12, 2024

Mar 26, 2020 ... It seems to me that with their own is OK, with their own ones is OK but odd, and with their owns is incorrect, but I wanted to double check.
Apr 23, 2022 ... I did rig a Neon Mask with their owns shapes for tracking so they change instead of deforming, this effect can be use for a lot of ideas.
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