you'd
American-
contraction of you had:
Sorry we missed you—you'd already left by the time we arrived.
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contraction of you would:
You'd be foolish to pass up such an offer.
contraction
Usage
See contraction.
Example Sentences
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You’d have to know the specifics of each to not pick the wrong ones.
From MarketWatch
If you’re rushing to make a $1,000 gift by the end of the year that you can claim as a deduction, you’d reduce your tax bill by about $220 if you’re in the 22% bracket, which is for income between $48,475 and $103,350 for a single person.
From MarketWatch
I’m not a particularly brave person, but I don’t think you’d have to be brave to walk around with this mentality.
From Slate
You’d have to ask them directly, which you could do if you have a good enough relationship with either of them.
From MarketWatch
He can get as much as 50% of your primary insurance amount, which is the benefit you’d get at your own full retirement age, if he waits until his own full retirement age to claim any benefits.
From MarketWatch
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