you're
Americancontraction
Usage
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Example Sentences
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“Mama. Mama. If you’re listening, we need you to come home,” Annie said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
"They admire the fact that it takes a bit of time and you're keeping a tradition alive."
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
“This situation happens more often than you might think. Being named as an executor doesn’t mean you’re locked into the role,” it says.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026
“When you have an acute need, it’s really challenging, because you’re paying 150 cents, 200 cents on the dollar,” Friedman said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
“While you’re here, can you help me bring up the Flash so I can figure out where this all takes place?”
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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