contractor
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FBI agents executed a search warrant at the Virginia home of Washington Post reporter, Hannah Natanson, earlier this year as part of an investigation into alleged mishandling of classified information by a government contractor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 2026
A third contractor found hail damage across the entire roof and gutters and concluded both required replacement.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026
"There are more than 10 bears moving about around our town, frequently entering urban areas," the works contractor and self-styled nature lover told AFP.
From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026
The aerospace and defense contractor said Monday that Ultra Maritime’s portfolio of anti-submarine warfare will complement and expand its ability to offer sonar solutions for maritime platforms.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
In a southern New England town one contractor finished his work with some chemical remaining in his tank.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
Ukraine technically doesn’t even have its license yet, a process that involves the defense contractors that produce Patriots.
From Slate ● Jul. 10, 2026
“These approaches create a gap. Insurers often rely on standardized estimating software built on regional averages, while contractors price work based on current labor availability, material shortages, permit requirements, and real construction conditions.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026
EDF runs Sizewell B and employs 620 staff and about 300 contractors at the plant.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
As the 14th hole sank into the sea, contractors erected a stone structure to protect it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
Why pay through the nose for contractors when you can do it yourself? he always said.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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