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The contraction they're is a combination of they, a pronoun, and are, a verb (or auxiliary verb). The contraction they're functions as the subject and verb (linking verb or auxiliary verb) of a sentence or clause. Example functions:

They are my favorite running shoes. Or, They're my favorite running shoes.

The kids always wear life jackets when they are fishing. Or, The kids always wear life jackets when they'refishing.

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The word "they're" is a contraction of the pronoun "they" and the verb "are."

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