contractor

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A contractor later told them that the sturdiness of the house likely saved it from being crushed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

BBC News NI approached the contractor to ask how much the options differed in price, but the firm said it was unable to discuss it without permission from the client.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

McCawley added that the dismissal of the harassment claims was based on the court’s determination that Lively was an independent contractor rather than an employee, not a finding that the alleged conduct did not occur.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Realizing they were in over their heads, they spent another $40,000 on renovations with a contractor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Burnham issued stern directives to Olmsted and Ferris and to every contractor still at work.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson