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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The Crawfords worried this was connected to rumors they’d heard about a data center nearby.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
Although television ratings continued to rise after they’d lost, the ultimate impact of the tournament was muted.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
“You get to the point where it’d be pointless to the Iranians to close it because they wouldn’t be interrupting anything and they’d just be cutting themselves off.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Aiello has monitored GPS-collared sheep — less than 10% of the population — to see how they’d respond to the razor wire.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
He kept looking back in the direction they’d come, as though he knew that was the way home but was too scared to chance another encounter with Gingersnipes.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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