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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Gold hasn’t been much of a safe haven during the Iran war and the resulting energy shock, but its March slump may just be a temporary blip, according to one Wall Street strategist.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

So, yes, her career continued, but it hasn’t been 100% smooth.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

A federal court dismissed the case on grounds that the Freedom Foundation hasn’t yet been sued by a union for false impersonation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The Kennedy Space Center was built to send astronauts to the Moon, but that hasn't happened since 1972 when Apollo 17 blasted off.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

My new neighbor doesn’t look annoyed anymore, but she also hasn’t budged from the doorway.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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