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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

  • Coles copies offshore stores in its supermarket strut THEY secretly held their breath, expecting the word they'd need would be "daggy".

    NEWS.com.au | Top Stories 2011

  • Coles copies offshore stores in its supermarket strut THEY secretly held their breath, expecting the word they'd need would be "daggy".

    NEWS.com.au | Top Stories 2011

  • 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

  • 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.

    Trial begins in cocaine case 2011

  • He realized that he hadn't said a word since they'd sat down.

    A Flag Full of Stars Brad Ferguson 2000

  • 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.

    StarTribune.com rss feed 2011

  • 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

  • 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

  • Count me in, they'd look great on my refrigerator: P

    Holiday Season Nalini Singh 2009

  • 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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