contracted
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“The longer this continues, the more likely Asian buyers will need to enter the spot market to cover disrupted contracted volumes,” ING analysts say.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
One US citizen, a medical missionary working in the DRC, has contracted Ebola so far.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Both Hughes and Edwards are contracted until next summer.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
The last time this cohort contracted was the first quarter of 2025, amid uncertainty surrounding tariff policies and fears of economic weakness.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
Conor’s stomach contracted to a ball of fire, like a little sun burning him up from the inside, but before he could react, Lily did.
From "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness
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