haven't
Americancontraction
Usage
See contraction.
Example Sentences
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I haven’t bought or sold property since the National Association of Realtors ruling that decoupled buyer’s and seller’s agent commissions.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
Asia-Pacific insurers’ portfolio risk profiles haven’t changed significantly even as private credit becomes more established in their investment strategies, Fitch says.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Still, shares have been consistently above $400 for a few days, a level they haven’t held consistently since early March.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
“I feel like I haven’t slept a ton the past few weeks. It’s definitely not easy, it happens very quickly, but I am very grateful to be in the position.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
It’s nothing I haven’t heard him say before, and he’s not wrong even though he is.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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