they'd
American-
contraction of they had.
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contraction of they would.
contraction
Usage
See contraction.
Example Sentences
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More than 80% of those with a will, trust, healthcare proxy or financial power of attorney said they’d know what to do if a family member died.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026
The nonpartisan specialists from CISA, backed by their FBI counterparts, explained they’d unravelled what had happened in Antrim County.
From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026
As streaming costs go up, viewers are looking for better deals — and many say they’d watch more ads for lower prices, a new survey shows.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
Glover added that the crew still had "two more days" before they could begin to process what they'd been through.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
Too low in the house for one thing, and probably as Mr. Smit would say, “the first place they’d look.”
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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