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
The employment index contracted for the third consecutive month, as companies instituted hiring freezes or did not backfill positions.
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
A survey released last week showed that eurozone business activity contracted for the first time in 16 months in April due to the war's impact.
From Barron's • Apr. 27, 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
