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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"If there's no treatment centre here in the capital," one resident asked, "then what about other areas?"
From BBC • May 19, 2026
You could absolutely use feta, goat cheese, mozzarella or cream cheese depending on what’s in your fridge, but there’s something uniquely satisfying about the melt of American cheese here.
From Salon • May 19, 2026
But there’s at least one corner of the market where higher financing costs are more of a light breeze than a headwind.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
So if there’s some relationship between my faith and my comedy, it’s that no matter what happens, you are never defeated.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
It was Indian summer when there’s warmth again in the setting sun.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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