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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, jʊə, jə /

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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"I think pressure is a privilege, isn't it? I think whoever you're drawn against in this competition, particularly when you've made it through to the Finals, there are no easy matches," said Keothavong.

From BBC Sep. 21, 2026

“And I said, ‘When you’re the mayor, you have to live there.’”

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 21, 2026

Whether you’re watching with excitement or hiding under the covers, I hope you have a great evening!

From Slate Sep. 21, 2026

Be careful what you wish for when you’re wishing for a new offensive coordinator.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 21, 2026

“Even if all you’re doing is walking through the woods?”

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

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