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you're

American

[yoor, yer] / jʊər, jər /

contraction of you are:

You're certain that's right?

you're British

/ jɔː, jə, jʊə /

contraction

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

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you're

But I get it: You are afraid you have left some giant loophole in your estate planning that could cause delays or worse after you’re gone.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026

However, resale prices, whether you’re purchasing or selling, can be a moving target.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026

"It means you're strong and, can I say, special?"

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026

If you’re loyal to one airline, consider an airline-lounge membership or an airline-branded card that comes with one.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026

“Oh my God, you’re still upset with her? She’s been gone five years, and you still can’t let it go?”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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