contracted for

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Employment contracted for the 31th consecutive month, suggesting manufacturers are unsure whether the rebound will continue.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

Employment also contracted for the 30th consecutive month.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Data earlier this week confirming that Japan’s economy contracted for the first time in six quarters backs the case for more economic support.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

Revised government data due Monday is likely to confirm that the Japanese economy contracted for the first time in six quarters during the July-September period.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

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