contraction
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
The contraction isn’t just reaching workers at the end of long careers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
Prices are likely to find some support as valuation drops, alongside its previous pullback and long-term supply contraction, they say.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
The ISM reported that 20% of the manufacturing GDP last month had an index reading that signaled contraction, up from 5% in June.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
During contraction, quantum pressure could eventually become strong enough to stop the collapse and push the cosmos into a new period of expansion.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 11, 2026
When the contraction passed, she said urgently, “I will die, but you must save my baby.”
From "Copper Sun" by Sharon M. Draper
However, the same research also connected it with a higher risk of premature ventricular contractions.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 22, 2026
In the immediate vicinity of the conflict, the bank expects to see economic contractions in Iraq, Kuwait and Qatar of 8.9%, 6.4% and 5.7% respectively.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
More than a week overdue and with contractions that had begun 48 hours earlier, she arrived at the maternity ward at around 22:00 on 4 September, 2023.
From BBC ● May 11, 2026
It is used to end pregnancies through 10 weeks gestation in combination with the drug misoprostol, which stimulates contractions and softens the cervix, allowing tissue to expel.
From Barron's ● May 10, 2026
But at 2 a.m. on Saturday morning the contractions stopped dead.
From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge
Vocabulary lists containing contraction
Language and Grammar - Introductory
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
That’s So Meta: Words About Words
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Language: Grammar and Punctuation Review
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
