wouldn't
Americancontraction
Usage
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Example Sentences
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"Even 11 years ago, when I started getting tattooed, the hands, neck and face were called 'job stoppers', and a lot of artists wouldn't tattoo people in those areas," she says.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
He said the judge had reviewed her finances and wouldn’t approve the lower bail.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
A short distance away from Al-Louh, a group of farmers was harvesting eggplants even though they were still unripe, knowing they probably wouldn’t get another chance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
He said he had received an email on Friday evening, "two hours into our flight, saying there was a good chance our baggage wouldn't be there".
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
“Funyuns? Even if I knew where you could find a bag, I wouldn’t tell you. I refuse to aid in your culinary demise,” I reply.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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