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contract

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






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He had come out of retirement, lured by a multimillion-dollar contract to conquer the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

A contract to be awarded at the end of August would require completion by next April.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

That ultimately led to the end of his playing contract at Edgbaston but he remained as second XI coach until 2008.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

According to the current contract with the stadium, box owners have the right to attend all stadium events, rent out their seats and bring in outside food.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

But by pouring more mercury into the long arm of the tube, the pressure could be increased, forcing the air in the short arm to contract.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin




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