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they're

American  
[thair, ther] / ðɛər, ðər /
  1. contraction of they are.


they're British  
/ ðɛə, ˈðeɪə /

contraction

  1. they are

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Usage

See contraction.

Example Sentences

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A second argument by Mr. Hemani is that these precedents fail the Bruen test because they’re too far afield, really “a hodgepodge of dissimilar regulatory regimes, most of which have nothing to do with the ‘misuse of firearms.’”

From The Wall Street Journal

Anyone could be an enemy or a lover — often, they’re both.

From Salon

They’re closer than friends, but not fused like enemies.

From Salon

With 28 games played now, they're looking at the table with 29 points on the board.

From BBC

Driven by battle plans, they’re top down, command and control.

From The Wall Street Journal