who's

American

[hooz] / huz /

contraction of who is:

Who's there?
contraction of who has:

Who's seen it?

who's British

/ huːz /

contraction

who is

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“But this time they gave it to someone who’s still alive,” he said, laughing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

“They are basically another wife,” said Dr. Anika Ackerman, a 40-year-old urologist in Basking Ridge, N.J., who’s employed Theresa Boch as a house manager since April.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

Maine’s right-leaning 2nd District is currently represented by Rep. Jared Golden, a conservative Democrat who’s retiring.

From Slate ● Nov. 4, 2026

"This win, this win is for every Texan who's ever wondered if anyone is listening," he said.

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026

I think about Emma’s father who’s in prison right now.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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