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they're

American  
[thair, ther] / ðɛər, ðər /
  1. contraction of they are.


they're British  
/ ðɛə, ˈðeɪə /

contraction

  1. they are

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Usage

See contraction.

Example Sentences

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“I think that somebody has a right to keep them away if they’re going to write false stories all the time.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 21, 2026

What struck me as I was talking to Democrats about this cycle is that, unlike in previous runs that had their hopes up, they’re not relying on vibes to do their work for them.

From Slate Sep. 21, 2026

"I think every parent can agree, you have different relationships with your kids, but they're all your kids. And I can't wait to tell them about their brothers and sister."

From BBC Sep. 21, 2026

That doesn’t necessarily get them off the hook if they’re getting paid for the content, advertising attorneys say.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 20, 2026

I know they’re here for me, that Dad sent them.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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