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their vs their own #1 (permalink) Fri Nov 20, 2009 3:02 am   their vs their own
 

Can you explain for me the differences between "their" and "their own" ?
oh, please post examples for me to understand easier
thank you
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their vs their own #2 (permalink) Fri Nov 20, 2009 4:05 am   their vs their own
 

'Own' is just an intensifier unless there is some question of ownership or possession.
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