they've
Americancontraction
Usage
See contraction.
Example Sentences
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The general audience doesn’t seem to care who’s announced as the host — unless it’s someone they’ve openly criticized.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
As we drove down to Orikum, a beach town south of Vlore, Aulon spoke at length about the other times they’ve been promised benefits from luxury tourist resorts that never materialized.
From Slate ● Sep. 8, 2026
Most large companies have a tangle of software from different providers that they’ve knit together over time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
"With the squad they've got they should be doing quite well."
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
The home where they’ve kept me safe for the last fourteen months.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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