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The phrase "it would've been" is correct and commonly used in written English.
It is a contraction of "it would have been." This phrase is often used to express a hypothetical or past unreal situation. For example: - If you had studied more, it would've been easier for you to pass the exam. (hypothetical) - I wish we had gone to the beach yesterday, it would've been relaxing. (past unreal) Here is an example of a situation when "it would've been" might be used: You are looking at old family photos with your grandparents, and you come across a picture of them on a trip to Paris. You say, "Oh, it looks like you had a great time in Paris. It would've been amazing to see the Eiffel Tower in person." (expressing a past unreal situation).
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It would've been a mistake.
It would've been brushed under the rug".
It would've been a 60-yard TD.
"It would've been too strict, too serious.
"It would've been childish, not the place.
"It would've been a lot funner".
"It would've been a layup," he said.
"It would've been a great investment.
It would've been her first time.
To me it would've been unfair dismissal.
It would've been over in 15 minutes.
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