they're
Americancontraction
Usage
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Even as progressive friends of mine are celebrating the blue tsunami, they’re criticizing Latino men for not having voted more decisively for Democrats, as Latinas did.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026
"At the Knicks games, I would say it's very performative, cause like they just want to be seen at the game, they're not necessarily fans. Maybe Taylor Swift?"
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026
"They make people smile. I've never seen someone not say 'Oh, it's so cute!' when they're looking at a panda."
From Barron's ● Nov. 7, 2026
And all of a sudden, they’re not here,” said Ken Woods, vice president of enrollment at Whittier College near Los Angeles, which had a 17% melt rate this year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
“Pinks. Plural. And they’re the ones who are going to help us.”
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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