haven't
Americancontraction
Usage
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Example Sentences
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By one measure, investors haven’t been this bulled up on stocks since the heady days of the original meme-stock frenzy back in 2021.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
Inflation-weary consumers haven’t given up their summer vacations.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
Although to be fair to the famous footballer, the years haven't been kind to his gnome version, even if they've caught his current hair colour.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
“We haven’t seen anything like this before,” Canizales said through an interpreter.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
It’s nothing I haven’t heard before, but this time it’s different, like he means it.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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