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
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Example Sentences
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“I’m more interested in implementing more processes that allow for meaningful oversight, and if that results in things slowing down, that’d be great.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 19, 2026
"But in practice, I think that'd be difficult."
From Barron's ● May 11, 2026
“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
He said: "I mean, it would be nice, yeah, someone, you know, around campus, you know, Warwick, one, somebody's won the Traitors, yeah, that'd be amazing, yeah," he added.
From BBC ● Jan. 9, 2026
I walk over, wishing he’d smile or frown or anything that’d tell me if he’s still mad.
From "Rules" by Cynthia Lord
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