they're
Americancontraction
Usage
See contraction.
Example Sentences
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Temple’s Kolodny said Leading the Future’s endorsement is significant because it “means that they’re not going to oppose him.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
But at £1,100 a week they're worried about how long their savings will last.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
“But they’re telling the same story. And the story is: ‘You don’t have to accept the body and the limits you’re given.
From Slate ● Jul. 29, 2026
“It’s interesting they’re against distillation when they distill the entire Internet without paying royalties,” said Mark Suman, co-founder and chief executive of Maple, an AI productivity tool startup.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
“I worked as a counter girl at Ville de Paris when I was twelve. I don’t know why a salesgirl would think they’re so much better than the customers.”
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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