- present participle of contract.
contracting
Example Sentences
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Some black holes may have originated during the earlier contracting phase and then passed through the bounce.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 11, 2026
The report from a pest control company said it could put people and animals with open wounds at risk of contracting disease.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
ICE needed to come up with a new way to process medical claims “instantly” in order to “prevent any further medical complications or loss of life,” the contracting document states.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
The most recent awards call for contractors to help the agency geolocate individuals labeled as “extremists,” compile reports on individuals and cross-reference information with government databases, contracting documents show.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
Instantly the blue helmet lowered itself onto Reynie’s head, contracting to fit snugly against his temples.
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
