copies
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pluralof copy.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
copynounan imitation, reproduction, or transcript of an original. -
present tense formof copy (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
copynounan imitation, reproduction, or transcript of an original.
Example Sentences
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It said it obtained proof that copies of the data were destroyed, but acknowledged there was no way to know for sure.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
Genetic testing revealed that Gary and Shaggy each had two altered copies of FBN1, having inherited one from each parent.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026
But the decision "cannot remove copies already downloaded or prevent people from continuing to use them", said Poe Zhao, founder of the analysis publication Hello China Tech.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
Since they’re lacking their standard-issue copies of “Ghostology”—de rigueur for all newly minted ghosts—the Maconochie children test the limits of their new powers through old-fashioned trial and error.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
Kane’s Arctic Explorations sold 150,000 copies in its first six months.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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