why're
AmericanUsage
See contraction.
Example Sentences
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“And Jordan’s there with them and he can tell them why’re we’re running that play, what we’re looking for on that play and what we’re trying to accomplish.”
From Washington Times • Jul. 26, 2023
"Hi, Ma, why're you cryin'? Are you all right?"
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2018
“There’s always been people who say, ‘That’s not country, why’re you doing that?’
From The Guardian • May 16, 2015
“Sailors fighting in the dance hall,” Bowie sings, but doesn’t say who the sailors are or why’re they’re fighting.
From Time • Jan. 10, 2012
"Then why're you goin' to run away," asked the boy wonderingly.
From Si Klegg, Book 5 (of 6) The Deacon's Adventures At Chattanooga In Caring For The Boys by McElroy, John
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