that'd
American-
contraction of that had:
We all noticed the panic that'd crept into her voice.
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contraction of that would:
If you could swing by and pick me up on your way there, that'd be great.
Usage
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Example Sentences
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But “somebody who tells me that they need a special alarm clock, to me that’d be a rich area to explore,” said Dr. Rafael Pelayo, a clinical professor at Stanford University.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026
“They can perceive they are in a strong position but Trump can also decide to raise tariffs and that’d hurt China a lot,” he said.
From Barron's • Oct. 10, 2025
Another in a series of messages about mileage said: "If you could always do more than it says that'd be fab, thanks", with a thumbs up emoji.
From BBC • Sep. 10, 2025
Then she had to evacuate, so I went to a hotel that’d take our dog.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2025
It was like it was the only time he could ever be born, the only time that’d ever made sense for him.
From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender
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