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doesn't

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[duhz-uhnt] / ˈdʌz ənt /
  1. contraction of does not.


Pronunciation

See isn't.

Usage

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Example Sentences

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But it’s not an antiviral and the evidence just doesn’t support it helping for such infections.

From Salon • May 11, 2026

It’s based on an index and doesn’t own SpaceX.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Additionally, just because something is “elective” and “not medically essential,” as you write, doesn’t mean it isn’t related to your health.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

Despite the fatalities, officials have emphasized that the broader public risk remains low, noting that hantavirus doesn’t spread as easily as airborne pathogens such as influenza or Covid-19.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

He talks over her, like he doesn’t hear her.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam