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Americancontraction
Usage
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Example Sentences
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Recent price run-ups don’t mean a bubble is about to burst — unless you’re looking at this sector.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026
“It’s one of those moments where you’re like, ‘Is this real life?’”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026
If you’re a 70-year-old woman, for instance, your remaining life expectancy is about 16 years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026
"You are elevating things that I would interpret as good for you, and you're recovering very quickly".
From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026
“It’s no wonder you’re so busy! What’s his or her name?”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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