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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“This is an industrial area, and there’s plenty of stuff around to catch fire,” he said, sidestepping a dribble of oily water.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
“They’re dancing in the streets because there’s a lot of money coming in,” Trump said earlier this month.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
But the main thing for the team is that there's no contact, that we don't crash into each other, which today at the end was very close.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
It sounds dismal, but there’s a lot you can do to slow the aging process.
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
But by the fourth time, there’s a stitch in my side that hurts more with every step.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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