hasn't

American

[haz-uhnt] / ˈhæz ənt /

contraction of has not.

hasn't British

/ ˈhæzənt /

contraction

has not

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Usage

See contraction.

Example Sentences

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Simeone is loyal to Atletico but hasn't hidden his desire to one day manage another of his former clubs.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Women’s college basketball hasn’t just gone mainstream, it’s boomed into a sport with one of the highest audience ceilings of any in the NCAA.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The Labor Department hasn’t broken out where the federal job cuts have taken place.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Even including its blockbuster 2025, Applied Optoelectronics hasn’t posted a net profit since 2017.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

But Jakob hasn’t responded to any of the letters that I’ve sent to the curious address he provided.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

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