contractions

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After confirming that abdominal contractions drive brain motion, the researchers turned to the next question: how this movement influences fluid flow.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

The fall in business activity was broad-based across the eurozone, with both Germany and France -- the 20-country single currency area's two biggest economies -- posting contractions.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

What RFK Jr. and I have is a neurological disorder that causes abnormal contractions of different muscles.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

By 02:30 the next morning, Sophie had gone into labour with regular contractions and was struggling to cope.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

“We’re all going to Frauenburg. Come with us and she can ride in the cart. The contractions and symptoms she described speak to early labor. She shouldn’t be walking for extended periods.”

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys