let's
Americanacronym
contraction
Usage
See contraction, let 1.
Example Sentences
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"I think everyone's over politics, so let's all just have a bit of a break for the next three weeks," he said.
From Barron's ● Nov. 8, 2026
Hutchinson addressed Yarde, who stepped into the ring and said "he's no walkover but let's go. Him next."
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026
But let’s look at some of the other excuses out there.
From Slate ● Nov. 7, 2026
“I was trying to get people that, frankly, let’s say that I didn’t get along with. But for the purposes of the party I went along with it,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
“Well, she’s here… so let’s make her feel welcome,” Dad says.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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