when's
American-
contraction of when is:
When's the show over?
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contraction of when does:
When's the next train leave?
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contraction of when has:
When's he ever been an authority?
Usage
See contraction.
Example Sentences
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“We already know that, now tell us when’s it going to get fixed?”
From Seattle Times • Jan. 17, 2024
And when’s the last time land art made you laugh out loud?
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2023
"I know I'm gonna at least be able to pay my rent, but when's the next time we're going to be able to go to the studio and record a song?"
From BBC • Nov. 16, 2022
Rxc5 Rxf3, when’s Sorokin’s pieces cover each other magnificently and the passed d-pawn nears the queening square.
From Washington Times • Aug. 17, 2022
“He isn’t? Jackson, when’s the last time you had a talk with a vice principal? When’s the last time you got a tardy?”
From "Orbiting Jupiter" by Gary D. Schmidt
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