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
“I’m just curious, was this man handcuffed and all that, you know why’re they doing all this to him,” said Martin, 51, who was sitting on a four-wheeler outside a home in the New Chicago neighborhood in North Memphis.
From Los Angeles Times
Its leadoff lyrical hook—“Why’re men great till they gotta be great?”—serves as both the song’s aperçu and its cri de cœur, its snarkily feminist call to arms.
From Slate
Like many hits in the streaming era, it leads off with one of its best lines, but the “Why’re men great?” line may only be its second- or third-best.
From Slate
“Why’re you so happy?” he grumbled, shoving bills into the register.
From Literature
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