they're
Americancontraction
Usage
See contraction.
Example Sentences
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“There’s definitely a shift in awareness. People are saying, ‘I can lock in potential tax-free growth,’ and they’re taking action.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026
“I can tell you they’re negotiating, we think in good faith,” Trump said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
U.S. military officers are immersed, from the time they’re cadets, in a culture that respects civilian control and discourages getting involved in politics.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
"Historically, you've always optimised the product page so that you are picking people up at the moment they're ready to buy," says Nathan Pearson, co-founder Lumos Digital.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
I even look over at them to smile – show them there’s no hard feelings about everything – but they’re too busy looking down at each other’s phones to notice.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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