Definition of 'they're'
they're in American English
(ðɛər, unstressed ðər)
contraction of
they are
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Examples of 'they're' in a sentence
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In a new relationship they're a good idea - you can't be too careful, but there are
many other options.
Police have enough on, what with striking and shoving to the ground middle-aged newsvendors
as they're walking home.
They're newly-weds, in Europe for the first time on a honeymoon trip.
`But they're right,' Jo contradicted him, `you wouldn't jeopardise his feelings.
They're mostly empty now, save for two men in their twenties who seem even giddier
than the flight attendants.
So they're good stock animals for making money from a restricted space.
They're also the most economical way to cover a patch of otherwise unused soil.
It's certainly not skilled and technical jobs they're stealing.
They're part casino, part restaurant, part nightclub, part strip joint.
They're made of some stuff called hafnium, which absorbs the neutrons, stops the reaction
running out of control.
Example sentences from Collins dictionaries
They're widening the road to make another lane.
they're much of a muchness
They're ready to cut the budget deficit for the next fiscal year.
They're two of a kind.
The company says they're able to keep prices low.
They're quids in, thanks to the media attention.
They're increasing production.
They're pleased to be going home.
They're advertising their new smartphone.
They're down on the ground floor.
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