shan't
Americancontraction
Usage
See contraction.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Marvel Studios cannot, will not, shan't be stopped.
From Salon • May 18, 2022
I shan't give too much away but expect a feature or two.
From BBC • Jan. 5, 2022
“If things go wrong, nobody can blame you for it. You have no policies to shape and precedent says you shan’t say anything.”
From Washington Post • Dec. 14, 2021
“I shan’t be making the millions Tony has made,” says Blunkett, the sun creeping across his desk at Westminster.
From The Guardian • Oct. 12, 2014
‘Take it, if you like. I shan’t want it again, I expect.’
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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