Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- Contraction of they had.
- Contraction of they would.
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- phrase They
had . - phrase They
would .
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Examples
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Coles copies offshore stores in its supermarket strut THEY secretly held their breath, expecting the word they'd need would be "daggy".
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Coles copies offshore stores in its supermarket strut THEY secretly held their breath, expecting the word they'd need would be "daggy".
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But even though that might be a very rational decision in the short term they'd get a phone that just works, the long-term cost is that they'd remain on the wrong side of the digital divide -- and they might never fully realize how much opportunity they're sacrificing.
CNN.com 2011
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Rosen called two witnesses, who had pleaded guilty to being involved in selling the drugs, and testified to phone calls they'd made with Avalos and others involved.
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He realized that he hadn't said a word since they'd sat down.
A Flag Full of Stars Brad Ferguson 2000
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The Schneiders, who had been taking a White House tour with their infant daughters Nikolett and Hannah, only realized later what a close call they'd had.
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Her little brother eventually joined in when he was a bit older - I like to think that even if they were to lose interest, they'd still remember these special times.
Have I Inadvertantly Bribed My Children To Enjoy Baking?: Sesame Street M&M Oat Bars Laura 2009
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When those folks visit, I never ever make anything complicated or exotic coz u know they'd never appreciate your efforts.
From your blogs: Punjabi Gobhi and Avocado Parathas Cardamom 2009
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Count me in, they'd look great on my refrigerator: P
Holiday Season Nalini Singh 2009
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Grace said ... what a terrific gift that was, and lovely placement! meanwhile, those cookies sound like they'd be quite tasty. sometimes giada's spot-on, but sometimes i'm hugely disappointed.
The Spiced Life Kitchen/Cookie Carnival's Lemon Ricotta Cookies Laura 2009
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