Example sentences for: theirs

How can you use “theirs” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • "Won't he have to prove that his Arab credentials are no less solid than theirs?"

  • Neither Linda Tripp nor I nor the handful of dedicated Americans who made up the truth-tellers of Hillary's Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy will ever be elected president and proclaim that theirs will be the most ethical administration in history.

  • Teachers and other professionals are usually credited with setting the standard for usage; but in America, at least, theirs is not the only standard.

  • In British English it is no longer considered a solecism to use the plurals they, their, them, theirs as a generalized pronoun for words like eyeryone, everybody, anyone, anybody , etc.

  • And they remain tolerant and helpful, even though they know that their lovely coast is no longer just theirs.


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