they're
Americancontraction
Usage
See contraction.
Example Sentences
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They don't just play golf, they're talking about cricket.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Most hate crimes in New York are directed at Jews, even though they’re nowhere near a majority of the population.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
And then they’re like “Oh, here he is, he’s doing that again.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
The story has elements similar to popular summer blockbusters, but they’re so finely remixed and retooled that they don’t bear such exhausting resemblance to their forebears.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026
"Oh, they're just look-alikes sent by the enchanters. My enemies enjoy confusing me," he said.
From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios
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