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you're

American  
[yoor, yer] / yʊər, yər /
  1. contraction of you are:

    You're certain that's right?


you're British  
/ jɔː, jə, jʊə /

contraction

  1. you are

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Usage

See contraction.

Example Sentences

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More: You’re going to pay tax on RMDs — there’s no way around it.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

"You're looking at an industry that is forecasting growth," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

You’re in Kansas City, but you’re kind of in Morocco, kind of in New York.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

"Why are you worried about your hair? You're alive."

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

“Fox! You’re back! Excellent, just the guy—” As Nine’s eyes rose to Clare’s face, he shrieked and fell backward, releasing his grip on the bulging satchel.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

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