they've
Americancontraction
Usage
See contraction.
Example Sentences
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“The team is doing amazing work and I think you’ll be very happy with what they’ve got cooking for you.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026
"I have to take my time out there because they've waited and put their hard-earned money to come out and watch me perform," he said.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
And even if they’ve accumulated more assets, they can face steep costs that deplete those assets quickly.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026
And they’ve watched ‘Volver’ and ‘Bandidas,’” he says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
“They’re not his normal style. He painted them during an earlier period when he was still developing. They’re quite remarkable, though. I don’t believe they’ve ever been exhibited. We call them the Three Sisters.”
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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