let's
Americanacronym
contraction
Usage
See contraction, let 1.
Example Sentences
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So let’s say your pre-retirement salary was $100,000 and you’re planning to spend $80,000 a year in retirement, including both essential and discretionary expenses.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
In an effort to lighten things up and reduce risk—and, let’s be honest, boost productivity through camaraderie—more companies are planning retreats that could have been designed by a bunch of 10-year-olds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
First, let’s be clear about the relationship of “The Odyssey” to both modern Greek identity and global culture.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
"Let's just play, let's just concentrate on playing. Let's go."
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
“Just like brand-new. Now stand up, and let’s see if these things will fit.”
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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