- plural of contraction.
contractions
Example Sentences
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The inhibitory effect was reversible, meaning normal contractions returned after FA was removed.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 30, 2026
While still an effective painkiller, ibuprofen can be a better choice for period pain because it blocks the production of prostaglandins - the chemical responsible for causing the cramping contractions of muscles in the womb.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026
Mr. Goodspeed’s historical record is, in effect, a training data set, with droughts, strikes, shipping disruptions, credit contractions and policy errors, each tagged by type, geography and sequence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
It is used to end pregnancies through 10 weeks gestation in combination with the drug misoprostol, which stimulates contractions and softens the cervix, allowing tissue to expel.
From Barron's ● May 10, 2026
“We’re all going to Frauenburg. Come with us and she can ride in the cart. The contractions and symptoms she described speak to early labor. She shouldn’t be walking for extended periods.”
From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys
