there's
American-
contraction of there is:
There's the hotel we were looking for.
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contraction of there has: There's been entirely too much said on the subject.
Usage
See contraction.
Example Sentences
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There’s also plenty of time for more damaging stories to drown out that message.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
There’s also a straightforward financial explanation: In a panic, you sell what you can, not what you want.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
There’s “White Hot Coal,” a pensive, acoustic folk rocker with violins as the ghost of an accordion.
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026
"There's a lot of people with experience who want to help," he said, adding the country wanted a "story of hope".
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
There’s an edge to his voice that scares me.
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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