they're
Americancontraction
Usage
See contraction.
Example Sentences
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“We see them every day and we just say hi and they’re very nice,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026
Spend more than half the runtime reminding the audience why they love Jackson’s music, and they’re likely to enjoy the film by association.
From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026
One says they're "gross" and "way too sweet".
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
Studies also show parents don’t talk to their babies as much as they used to, largely because they’re on their phones.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026
“Yes. But they’re not the worst of it.”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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