they're
Americancontraction
Usage
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Example Sentences
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"A lot of chefs are being very quiet about this, and I understand that because they're sort of scared of the protesters," he said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
"I love how they move through the obstacles - it gives me hope. After years of hiatus, it's amazing they're coming back. They are the OGs."
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
He said that investigating illegal hunting puts officers at risk, particularly at night, and they’re often approaching people who are armed in uneven terrain.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
“When kids replace human relationships with chatbots, they’re missing major learning opportunities to develop the interpersonal skills they’ll need for a lifetime.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
“But they’re naturally desperate, these medical students. It’d be more than your life was worth if you come across them opening a grave.”
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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