didn't
Americancontraction
Usage
See contraction.
Example Sentences
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And, most important, it didn’t require anyone who bought a ticket to have ever watched a single minute of racing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
"The energy was brilliant, I didn't want the party to stop; it was a snap decision."
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
"You didn't respond that creating a for-profit would break any promise to you, did you?"
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
He was not happy, but we didn’t want to ruin the game.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
He leaned against the steering wheel, whistling, listening to the local radio as it called out bingo numbers—he was one of the few band members who didn’t play often.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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