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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“I don’t ever recall a playing field that looks like this one. Usually there’s a clear front-runner,” said veteran Democratic strategist Darry Sragow.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
And convincing investors there’s a plan will be management’s main job on Wednesday.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
"What's really positive around all this talk about who should be in our team is that there's competition for places," Edwards, 46, said.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
It’s implied that Helen isn’t the most responsible mother, but there’s never a question of how deeply she loves her son.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
She loves changing hairstyles, so there’s no telling what her hair will look like when she enters.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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