they're

American

[thair, ther] / ðɛər, ðər /

contraction of they are.

they're British

/ ðɛə, ˈðeɪə /

contraction

they are

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Usage

See contraction.

Example Sentences

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They’re small, the colors are garish, and they’re coarser in feeling than the work for which he is best known.

From The Wall Street Journal

They're among 70 characters revived in the stage show, which has been touring since 2024.

From BBC

"They're bringing them to the swap-shop, and the quality of clothing is so beautiful."

From BBC

Another said she had been "so lucky" to have benefitted from "so many great swaps", adding that it was "so special" seeing parents "picking up items that you've donated, knowing that they're not just going to go into landfill".

From BBC

"I believe they're at a point now where they can come together and get a deal done. And if they don't, they're stupid -- that goes for both of them," he said.

From Barron's

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