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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

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Usage

See contraction.

Example Sentences

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“Everybody has their own flavor,” Higbee said, “their own things that they’re great at.”

From Los Angeles Times

"They're not controlling and dominating games as much as he'd want. He's a good manager with a keen eye for what's on the park."

From BBC

Robbie: Rangers are creating some momentum now, I'd argue they're favourites for the title as things stand.

From BBC

"You can't ask them to go easier because they're passionate guys and I think they have a right to have their opinion and they're really good," he said of the likes of Gary Neville, Roy Keane and Paul Scholes.

From Barron's

"There's definitely MLB talent and they're developing the players."

From Barron's