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contract

[kon-trakt, kuhn-trakt] / ˈkɒn trækt, kənˈtrækt /






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A few years ago, apparently, she underpaid her taxes on her contract income.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

A radio performance in 1970 led to a recording contract, and in 1973 they released Africa's first gold-selling album, Amabutho.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

The WTI June contract was down 0.4% at $97.67 a barrel.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

The union local, which represents 3,800 striking workers, said JBS has agreed to a new round of contract talks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Anna May dropped off her contract with the receptionist, then said, “We’ll slip through some of the back stages on the way to the commissary. I’m sure they’ll be shooting something.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu