contracting

Example Sentences

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“There’s a cost, and ethics and contracting questions that all come up whenever you mention anything with the border wall,” Amey said.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Rocket maker Exquadrum isn’t particularly old in the business of defense contracting.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

A teenage boy who died after contracting meningitis has been described as "a funny, kind hearted soul" by his family.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

“In prior cycles where oil shocks derailed growth, earnings were already decelerating or contracting before the shock occurred,” he said.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

As I said, I thought at first that the no boundary condition did indeed imply that disorder would decrease in the contracting phase.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking