let's
Americanacronym
contraction
Usage
See contraction, let 1.
Example Sentences
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"Come on, it's theatre - let's preserve it!" she added.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
“It was never the plan, ‘Hey, let’s have some soccer players’,” Mario said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
Beyond the Big Three, let’s look at some flashing yellow lights in the public sphere.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
You don’t mention a salary, but let’s say you’re earning the median per capita income in Hoboken, which is around $109,000 annually.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
“I won’t go home. Not till I find him. Now let’s just think. Who would take Howard?”
From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson
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