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I don't know if this is an American/British English difference or not. When there are three (or more) words that can be contracted in different ways, some people seem to often form a contraction in a different way than is typical in American speech.

Don't worry, he won't get far on foot.

Don't worry, he'll not get far on foot.

Don't worry, he will not get far on foot.

I would've stopped running if someone asked nicely.

I'd have stopped running if someone asked nicely.

I would have stopped running if someone asked nicely.