contract
Example Sentences
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Economists polled by FactSet expect a seasonally adjusted 1% increase in March from one month prior when the National Association of Realtors reports its measure of contract signings later this month.
From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026
An Amazon spokesman said last month that the company originally expected to increase its volumes with the Postal Service when its current contract expires in the fall.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
A few years ago, apparently, she underpaid her taxes on her contract income.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
SI’s union representing editorial employees praised Minute Media when it took over, and is close to agreeing on a new contract deal with the company.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026
Just before Kubat was to leave for Belgrade to try to collect the down payment, Bobby amazed everyone: He signed the contract without complaint.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.