when's
American-
contraction of when is:
When's the show over?
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contraction of when does:
When's the next train leave?
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contraction of when has:
When's he ever been an authority?
Usage
See contraction.
Example Sentences
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"You're constantly watching when the next feed is, when's the next medicines, when's the next intervention that we need to do, and obviously she needs someone pretty much by her all the time," Lynsey said.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
“Now California is maybe one of the most important states and now they’re all saying, ‘Gee, when’s the next time you’re going to be out there?’”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 31, 2023
“There’s a great sense of euphoria around the place. Everyone is asking ‘What’s happening, when’s he coming, where’s he going?’” said Andrea McKevitt, a local politician and distant Biden relative.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 8, 2023
Rxc5 Rxf3, when’s Sorokin’s pieces cover each other magnificently and the passed d-pawn nears the queening square.
From Washington Times • Aug. 17, 2022
“He isn’t? Jackson, when’s the last time you had a talk with a vice principal? When’s the last time you got a tardy?”
From "Orbiting Jupiter" by Gary D. Schmidt
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