where's
American-
contraction of where is:
Where's my belt?
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contraction of where has: Where's he been all night?
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contraction of where does:
Where's he study law?
Usage
See contraction.
Example Sentences
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MarketWatch: So where’s the next big opportunity in crypto?
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 7, 2026
"It's about respecting the office... the US-UK relationship, but where you disagree ... do it in a way that is kind of meeting him where's he's at."
From Barron's ● Jul. 19, 2026
“But everywhere I go people say, ‘Mel, Mel, where’s the new “Spaceballs”? When are you going to make the new “Spaceballs”? When are you going to make the new one?’”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2026
"When I look at the Tottenham team... where's your match-winner? Who's going to win you the game?" said ex-Spurs midfielder Jamie Redknapp on Sky Sports.
From BBC ● Apr. 10, 2026
“And where’s this civilized world you’re referring to!”
From "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" by Jonathan Safran Foer
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