haven't
Americancontraction
Usage
See contraction.
Example Sentences
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"I haven't checked whether the machines such as the oven are working," she said.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
“The brain is the organ we haven’t studied enough in science. People are living longer and everyone’s trying to prevent their brain from going downhill,” Shapses told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
Warner executives say the restrictions haven’t materially affected the company’s operations, noting HBO Max continues to grow and the company’s television and movie studios remain among the industry’s strongest creative destinations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
The signings of Díaz and Tucker haven’t gone as the Dodgers pictured.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
“From my talk with your ma, I gather that you haven’t faced up to what you did.”
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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