you and yours

phrase

: you and the people in your family or the people you care about
Best wishes to you and yours for a joyous holiday season.

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Even in our darkest hours, the strong, comforting arm of divine Love is still encircling you and yours and all, now and always! — Jeff Patzlaff, Christian Science Monitor, 19 May 2026 Scroll down for more details by neighborhood, or use the map at the top of the page to find the fish fry closest to you and yours. — Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 Feb. 2026 Wishing you and yours a week of peace, profanity, charm, and delight. — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 Dec. 2025 Enjoy Tad’s diary and good luck with the puzzles and games—and, above all, a wonderful holiday to you and yours. — David Remnick, New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for you and yours

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“You and yours.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/you%20and%20yours. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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