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
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Example Sentences
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It also connects the past album because there’s a phrase where you say “Mija, no te asustes.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
If there’s anything I’ve learned from my time with the story of Justice Gorsuch, it’s that you do not need a law degree to see that.
From Slate • May 13, 2026
“And then there’s the less public where we’re all speaking with each other. And I think at the speaking-with-each-other level, we get a lot done.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Despite the official position, there's plenty of uncertainty.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
‘If you survive, there’s a place for you here with us. If you want it.’
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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