that'd
American-
contraction of that had:
We all noticed the panic that'd crept into her voice.
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contraction of that would:
If you could swing by and pick me up on your way there, that'd be great.
Usage
See contraction.
Example Sentences
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“With ‘Spinal Tap’ alone, if that’d been the only thing he ever did, he influenced my generation enormously.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026
“It’s not surprising that’d be the one that they would buy,” Check said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025
“They can perceive they are in a strong position but Trump can also decide to raise tariffs and that’d hurt China a lot,” he said.
From Barron's • Oct. 10, 2025
Another in a series of messages about mileage said: "If you could always do more than it says that'd be fab, thanks", with a thumbs up emoji.
From BBC • Sep. 10, 2025
Her skin turned to paper, and on it was written all the worries that’d ever crossed her mind and heart.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
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