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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“Wilma” was a nickname on set for the Wilcam-11, a vintage camera drafted into service for a film format that’d been obsolete for a half-century.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 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
If the first joke is just OK, they're like, "Oh, OK, well, that was kind of funny, but I thought that'd be funnier."
From Salon • May 1, 2025
“I’ll just be a regular wife who shows up only at the big events and smiles. Maybe that’d be a lot easier on everybody.”
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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