- plural of contraction.
contractions
Example Sentences
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When the cerebellum is disrupted, people can experience symptoms including painful muscle contractions, abnormal postures, and uncontrollable shaking.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 1, 2026
Sarah, 41, had been admitted to hospital on 14 September, six days after initially experiencing contractions.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 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
With each step you take, coordinated contractions in your abdominal muscles help keep you stable and upright.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2026
Shortened words and phrases are called contractions; there’s a list of them on pages 70-71.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
