haven't
Americancontraction
Usage
See contraction.
Example Sentences
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Fires of such magnitude are rare on Santa Rosa so its inhabitants haven’t evolved with them.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
This is despite her insistence that her values haven’t changed in the intervening years.
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026
While the company expressed optimism about items geared toward running, tennis and golf, it said newer, looser-fitting “away from body” fits haven’t had the hoped-for impact.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
The U.S. and North Korea haven’t held formal nuclear talks in more than six years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
“And you can’t say I haven’t helped the family!”
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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