'tis

[tiz]

1. a contraction of it is.

'tis

/ tɪz /

contraction

1. it is

Usage

See contraction.

Example Sentences

Although scientists had predicted that TIs could support advanced forms of harmonic generation, no one had yet demonstrated it experimentally -- until now.

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While the holidays are still several weeks away, ’tis the season for year-end tax planning.

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As last year showed, “tis the season” for continued roster moves — even after the initial roster is set.

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The VOI/TIS program established a $10 billion pool of grant money available from 1995 to 2001 to states that adopted policies that kept people convicted of violent crimes in prison longer.

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The VOI/TIS grants did not start until 1996, and prison populations had been growing since 1972.

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