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contract

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






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Capita officially took over the £239m contract to run the Civil Service Pension Scheme six months ago.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

All that weekend, I can’t shake the look of disappointment on Paul’s face, can’t stop feeling like I’d broken the invisible contract between us.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The company has offered to sell the government technology based largely on its existing products and services, even when its offering doesn’t fit within an existing program or contract.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

“While we expect a contract will be finalized in time, a contingency staffing plan is in place to ensure seamless operations and no disruption to fans,” the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

I need you to help us find another contract.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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