they're
Americancontraction
Usage
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Example Sentences
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"So the idea of a biomechanical intervention is not new, but there have not been randomized, placebo-controlled studies to show that they're effective."
From Science Daily • May 22, 2026
“TSA exists for security purposes and they’re explicit about that,” said Vincent Joralemon, director of UC Berkeley’s Life Sciences Law and Policy Center.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
"There's a lot of really important and innovative management strategies out there," Matthews said, "but they're all just buying time."
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
“If they hadn’t cut costs, then they wouldn’t be able to achieve the margin results they’re achieving,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
“Quinnie’s in heaven. I think they’re making waffles right now.”
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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