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haven't

American

[hav-uhnt] / ˈhæv ənt /

contraction of have not.

haven't British

/ ˈhævənt /

contraction

have not

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haven't Idioms

see under not have.

Usage

See contraction.

Example Sentences

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Dancing, Leiva said, “is one of the few things that they haven’t taken from us.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

The smooth, frictionless surfaces of user-friendly design haven’t delivered the satisfaction that we were promised.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

Analogous surveys of Russian adults haven’t been published to avoid drawing attention to the scale of discontent, according to reporting in Meduza.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

They’re not certain that oil prices can sustain their current levels, which is why the profit forecasts haven’t risen more than that.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

‘Do you realize,’ said Renn as they huddled in a hasty shelter after a cheerless night meal, ‘that we haven’t seen a single reindeer? They should be everywhere by now.’

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

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