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contract

[kon-trakt, kuhn-trakt] / ˈkɒn trækt, kənˈtrækt /






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The 59-year-old's exit is complicated by the 18 months remaining on his contract and France's desire to protect confidentiality around tactics.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Others are promised roles as drivers or clerks, or that the contract will last "just one year".

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

It is a contract backed by strong consumer protections and accountability under state laws and regulations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Tijerina responded that if the motion carried, it would only start the negotiation process, before noting how unusual it was to re-rank proposals for a contract like this.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

And there, at the bottom of the contract, is the warning: If I don’t do it all and do it right, they can bring real charges against me for this.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz




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