it'd
American-
contraction of it would.
-
contraction of it had.
Usage
See contraction.
Example Sentences
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Until now, it’d been a breezy World Cup for the United States, one of the tournament’s three hosts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
I wish Hegseth were here to witness this, and not just because it’d mean he’d be away from a microphone.
From Slate ● Jun. 24, 2026
"If it was down a fifth, it'd be easier," he observes.
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026
If he were to fail, Zubrin said, it'd be because "he had succeeded in everything he had done before, and so no one could tell him that he was wrong."
From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026
Once she got examined for her teacher’s certificate, it’d be smooth sailing for her.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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