contracting

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Hospitals are also contracting with more pharmacies, which are paid a kickback to dispense medicines.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Even though contracting hantavirus in the U.S. continues to be a rare event, El-Hasan said, people should take these initial symptoms seriously and promptly seek medical care.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Kim, 64, from Milton Keynes, lost all four limbs eight years ago after contracting sepsis from a urinary tract infection.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

The median company’s gross margin is contracting today.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

The circle was contracting because it wanted to touch the knights—not now, not for half an hour or so, not until the examination was over, perhaps never.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White