they're
Americancontraction
Usage
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Example Sentences
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If infinite personalized AI music doesn’t give people the same vibe, maybe they’re not listening hard enough.
From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026
After that they’re supposed to form an independent electoral council.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
Though it’s nice of Roberts to pay enough lip service that he’s not totally discounting the best-of-five current series they’re in.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026
"So for example, people of colour, gender, queer people, people with kind of interesting and distinguishing facial features, it means that they're going to be left out," she said.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026
“And ration cards can’t be counterfeited. They’re changed too often and they’re too easy to spot. Identity cards are different. I know several printers who do them. Of course you need a photographer.”
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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