it'll
Americancontraction
Usage
See contraction.
Example Sentences
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In the bitter rivalry between AI heavyweights OpenAI and Anthropic, it’ll mostly be who has the best technology that determines the ultimate victor.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
The trailer looks great, by the way, so maybe there’s still potential to steer out of this deathspin, but it’ll be tough.
From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026
It's tempting to package them together, but this is 'individual' performances so, if I've got to make a call, then despite Solskjaer's winning-goal glory, it'll have to be Sheringham.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
And maybe now it’ll go faster because there won’t be a pandemic.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
I scoot back, my heart pounding like it’ll jump out my chest.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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