English Grammar
There's / There Are
There + is/are/was/were (+ noun phrase)
Used to introduce something new into the conversation or describe what exists in a place or situation. "There's a problem." "There are three options." "There was no one around." In casual speech, "there's" often stays singular even with plural nouns: "There's a lot of people."
Real Examples from Native Speakers
"It is tough to watch, and, unfortunately, there is no cure."
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Formula
There + is/are/was/were (+ noun phrase)
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