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tress was blowing vs tresses were blowing

These two phrases are not directly comparable as they have different subjects. "Tress was blowing" uses the singular form of the subject, while "tresses were blowing" uses the plural form. Depending on the context, one may be correct over the other.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 787 views

tress was blowing

This phrase is correct if referring to a single tress (a long lock or curl of hair).

Use "tress was blowing" when talking about a single tress of hair moving in the wind.

Examples:

  • The tress was blowing in the gentle breeze.
  • Feb 7, 2010 ... only your tress was blowing in the mirror. *****. تصوير مرا چو ديد در آئينه شب خنجر كين كشيد در آئينه خون از در و ديوار تماشا جوشيد شد صورت من ...

tresses were blowing

This phrase is correct if referring to multiple tresses (locks or curls of hair).

Use "tresses were blowing" when describing multiple locks or curls of hair moving in the wind.

Examples:

  • Her tresses were blowing in the wind as she walked along the beach.
  • Apr 15, 2012 ... her feet were bare and her fair tresses were blowing about her shoulders. To the heedless billows she was crying wildly for her Theseus, and ...
  • Apr 7, 2013 ... The brunette's long tresses were blowing in her face as she hurried to the waiting vehicle with a bottle of Smart Water in her hand. Fitness fan: ...

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