contraction
Example Sentences
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Fourteen industries reported growth in February, three more than in January, and the number reporting contraction shrank to three.
“The Employment and Inventories indexes remained in contraction.”
From Barron's
The data indicated a solid reduction in new work from abroad, although the rate of contraction eased to its softest pace since October.
The index for new orders expanded for the second straight month after four straight readings in contraction, but was down slightly from January’s figure.
On Tuesday, the labor organization said that management had raised the specter of canceling the ceremony during a call about contraction negotiations.
From Los Angeles Times
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