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/jɔː(r)z/Our plants didn't grow very well this year, but yours look really good.
My pen isn't working – can I borrow yours?
My office will keep in close touch with yours concerning my future plans.
This is my book. That one must be yours.
This man doesn't believe in wasting time – yours or his.
A friend of yours called while you were out.
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using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related
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… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything
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