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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“For her political campaign, there’s nothing good about this count,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
"If it comes, I'll be gutted. I hope there's an option to do some voluntary work to try and pay the fine."
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Perhaps there’s a theoretical reason to believe August will be a poor performer for investors.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
Prime Minister Andy Burnham discovers there’s a long list of things a new leader can’t do politically.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
“You’ll have to find a place on one of the beds, there’s no room here.”
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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