There is a difference between Their and They're. While "their" means belonging to them, they're is a contraction which stands for "they are".

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Their versus They're comparison chart

	Their	They're
Used as a contraction	No	Yes - they're is an abbreviation for "they are"
Meaning	Belonging to them	They are

Examples

• She was envious of their expensive shoes.
• It's time to go. They're here to pick us up.
• They're claiming to do everything they can to clean up the oil spill.
• Workers' unions in France are protesting the change in their retirement age from 60 to 62.

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