contracted for

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Meanwhile, the employment index contracted for the third month in a row.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Employment contracted for the 31th consecutive month, suggesting manufacturers are unsure whether the rebound will continue.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

Data since the outbreak of the war have pointed to falling consumer and investor confidence, while a key survey in April showed eurozone business activity contracted for the first time in 16 months.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Employment also contracted for the 30th consecutive month.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

However, in American tournaments, where hotel ballrooms are rented and contracted for a specified period and players have made arrangements for flights home, it’s necessary to apply a tie-breaking system to determine the winner.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady