there's
American-
contraction of there is:
There's the hotel we were looking for.
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contraction of there has: There's been entirely too much said on the subject.
Usage
See contraction.
Example Sentences
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Roger Fielding, a professor of nutrition at Tufts University, said there’s no evidence that elite brands have any sort of biological or physiological advantage over other bottled waters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
"I think there's tenpin bowling in Team Wales house. I think they want to do all that."
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
I listen to a lot of rap and trap, so there’s a little more of myself in this.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
It’s going to take a few weeks to get a resolution, and there’s no guarantee that anything will change, but I’m glad I went hunting for answers.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
‘Lucky there’s mud on your hand,’ she said.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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