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contract

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






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Patrick Mahomes is set to become the first NFL player to have a contract worth more than $500m after agreeing a new deal with the Kansas City Chiefs.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Do not give an adviser withdrawal authority, read everything before signing, and get a lawyer or a certified public accountant to review the contract if necessary.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Others are promised roles as drivers or clerks, or that the contract will last "just one year".

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Los Angeles hired Laviolette to a three-year contract after he spent a year away from the sport.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

That contract with the justice center said I can't violate any rules.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz




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