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you're

American  
[yoor, yer] / jʊər, jər /
  1. contraction of you are:

    You're certain that's right?


you're British  
/ jɔː, jə, jʊə /

contraction

  1. you are

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Usage

See contraction.

Example Sentences

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“The instant that you’re a platform company,” cybersecurity “becomes something that your customers expect of you,” he said.

From MarketWatch Aug. 2, 2026

Service technicians say if you’re going to consult a chatbot, keep these pointers in mind:

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 1, 2026

The tagline that accompanies the scene reads: "POV you're a childfree and single girl that has no friends and lives alone so this is how you spend your Friday night."

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

“This situation happens more often than you might think. Being named as an executor doesn’t mean you’re locked into the role,” it says.

From MarketWatch Aug. 1, 2026

“Come on, Charlotte! If I can do it, so can you. Besides, if you’re going to grow up to be a badass like me, you’ve got to learn how to strut.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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