they're
Americancontraction
Usage
See contraction.
Example Sentences
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They're not there yet – for now the Arabs are focused on defence.
From BBC
“Getting a look at these people, seeing where they’re at in terms of their development and where they’ve gotta go, I think the evaluation process is going to be really important.”
From Los Angeles Times
“All these guys, they’re going to get a ton of reps and they all need them,” Riley said.
From Los Angeles Times
The couples named in the lawsuit said they’re unsure whether their embryos are even viable.
From Los Angeles Times
"With this deterrent, with the judges handing out stiffer sentences, along with a media campaign and educating young people from an early age whenever they're taking their driving lessons and at school, this will make our roads a little bit safer, and I think that's paramount," he added.
From BBC
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