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 think there’s anything I can’t do,” Bryson told The Times.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
And convincing investors there’s a plan will be management’s main job on Wednesday.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Bennett said there's less information on how his mother, Lindsay, is.
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
So there’s a good chance my “gift” will get stronger sometime later today.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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