contracted for
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Those moves led to pain, as sales contracted for several months, but now its commitment to selling more items at full price and stricter inventory controls—as well as fresh styles—are starting to pay off.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
Yates, 33, has been a loyal domestique to Pogacar since 2023, and is contracted for another two seasons.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Meanwhile, the employment index contracted for the second month in a row.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 5, 2026
Employment contracted for the 31th consecutive month, suggesting manufacturers are unsure whether the rebound will continue.
From MarketWatch ● May 1, 2026
However, in American tournaments, where hotel ballrooms are rented and contracted for a specified period and players have made arrangements for flights home, it’s necessary to apply a tie-breaking system to determine the winner.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
