doesn't
AmericanPronunciation
See isn't.
Usage
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Example Sentences
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My dad still comes to my place once a week; he doesn’t want to bother me, so he leaves food in the reception area.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
These writers pay no mind to Sophie, and she doesn’t expect them to.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
Flynn's defence lawyer Patrick Mulligan, meanwhile, told the court there was no concrete evidence, saying: "Connecting a couple of meaningless dots doesn't solve the case."
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
Now, a 10-year yield near 5%, if inflation comes down, doesn’t look bad.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
Dad pointing out that Aunt J doesn’t get home on Mondays until after ten is pointless.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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