we've
Americancontraction
Usage
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Example Sentences
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“There was some talk that our defense and goalkeeping weren’t up to par. But I think we’ve silenced a lot of critics,” Cubarsí said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
"What we've discovered is a pathway that we believe plays a very important role for both acute and chronic itch sensation."
From Science Daily ● Jul. 14, 2026
"New York has always been at the forefront of innovation and change but we've also always guaranteed that New Yorkers benefit," New York state Governor Kathy Hochul said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
Our job is to make sure we’ve got the right products for them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Once we’ve all looked through, we pair up to talk about our ideas.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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