they're
Americancontraction
Usage
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Example Sentences
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“There’s definitely a shift in awareness. People are saying, ‘I can lock in potential tax-free growth,’ and they’re taking action.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026
“They care about baseball here. It’s a fun environment. If people weren’t a little upset and a little, I’d say, passionate about what happened last year in the World Series, maybe they’re not real fans.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
They are famous for zealously shilling for their ad partners in an over-the-top way that borders on becoming a bit—although they have ceased to have advertisers now that they’re under the OpenAI umbrella.
From Slate • Apr. 7, 2026
"Historically, you've always optimised the product page so that you are picking people up at the moment they're ready to buy," says Nathan Pearson, co-founder Lumos Digital.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
A couple around my age are lounging on a neon-colored Pendleton blanket, sipping from milkshakes and staring at each other like they’re hypnotized.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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