they're
Americancontraction
Usage
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Example Sentences
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In particular, they’re examining how bacteria from diseased gums, and the immune response they trigger, may contribute to conditions including heart disease, diabetes, cognitive decline, arthritis, respiratory disease and chronic liver disease.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
"We're talking to them right now. I think they're getting more and more serious," he told journalists.
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
Most families avoid having detailed conversations about aging, housing and care, even though they’re crucial.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
“We were originally told, ‘Oh they’re going to go after the criminals, the people who are the worst of the worst.’
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
They’d never come here anyway, they’re not allowed.’
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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