they're
Americancontraction
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But they're having an unbelievable start to the season.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
We said we need to understand what they’re into.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026
In her own work as an executive coach, Chu has observed how men who run companies are afraid to break from the group when they’re in a room with people they want to like them.
From Salon ● Oct. 18, 2026
"Talk to them about what they know, talk to them about what they're feeling. You can gently correct inaccurate facts," the doctor said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026
‘At least, we hope you are. Tonight they’re coming to meet you, to see if you’re suitable and to make arrangements.’
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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