what's
American-
contraction of what is or what has:
What's the matter? What's been done?
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contraction of what does: What's she do for a living?
Usage
See contraction.
Example Sentences
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But one senior figure warns that what's coming could turn things sour.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
"What I would like to see and what I'd like to do is a much more rigorous study into the ink concentrations or what's in the ink, not just lead," LaManna said.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026
The massive project funded from 13 federal, state and local agencies, gives a glimpse of what’s to come for Long Beach thoroughfares.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
Just days after a capital-markets day left investors wondering what’s next for Novo Nordisk, the Danish drug giant struck a licensing deal worth over $1 billion.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026
“In my experience,” he continues, “kids and parents get into arguments all the time. Even if he’s wrong, he is your dad. I’m sure he just wants what’s best for you.”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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