by contract

Example Sentences

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BWX Technologies stock surged 34% this year and more than doubled in 2025, driven by contract wins and backlog growth.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

The surge also affects larger freight carriers, many of which can by contract pass along added costs to the companies whose goods they are moving.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

Then there’s the University of California, which announced in 2016 that it would lay off 49 career IT staffers and eliminate 48 other IT jobs that were vacant or filled by contract employees.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2025

England, the top-ranked team and tournament favourites, face a Scotland side wracked by contract disputes and an uncertain future.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2025

We had an excellent breakfast, and when any one declined anything on table, Wemmick said, “Provided by contract, you know; don’t be afraid of it!”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens