contractor
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The company has reportedly become Maven's primary technology contractor, and its AI now forms the operational backbone of the program.
From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026
Fire investigation officer, David Hadjicostas, told the BBC podcast that a forensic contractor allowed crucial evidence to be put in a skip.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
McCawley added that the dismissal of the harassment claims was based on the court’s determination that Lively was an independent contractor rather than an employee, not a finding that the alleged conduct did not occur.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
Its service module, providing propulsion and power, was developed by the European Space Agency, with Airbus serving as lead contractor.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
He had seen what happened when a contractor failed to do this: ladders careening through windows and walls, tools damaging furniture, paint all over the lawn and driveway.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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