he'd
American-
contraction of he had.
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contraction of he would.
contraction
Usage
See contraction.
Example Sentences
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He had a bullpen Friday and is supposed to throw before pro scouts on Sunday in Mississippi, so there was uncertainty whether he’d pitch.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
But Burke was more focused on marketing than on questions about whether he’d ever pounded pavement for 26.2 miles.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
"I obviously knew him a little bit as he'd see me about as an academy coach, but quickly you realised he had really good ability," added Carden.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
Then, he signaled what he’d like to see.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
His very first All Hallows’ Eve in Deadwood, two months after he’d been spotted in the dump.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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