contraction

Official figures showed the economy expanded by 0.1% in the month, defying analysts' expectations of a slight contraction.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

Saudi Arabia saw one of the sharpest falls in projected growth, with the IMF forecasting a contraction of 3.3 percent -- a cut in the forecast of 5.0 percentage points.

From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026

Thailand’s PMI hit a nine-month high, while the indexes for Philippines and Malaysia fell into contraction.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

There also was a rebound by utilities in July that countered a contraction the month before, led by growth in electric power generation, transmission and distribution.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

I can see it in every eyelash, every contraction of her pupil.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson

It sends water to our muscles, which helps to maintain cell volume and support muscle contractions.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

However, even though Broadcom and Oracle have also seen their earnings estimates rise, those increases haven’t been enough to offset their sharper multiple contractions.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 10, 2026

Household spending in Canada has remained relatively resilient, helping underpin an economy that has shown signs of rebounding following back-to-back quarterly contractions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026

When the cerebellum is disrupted, people can experience symptoms including painful muscle contractions, abnormal postures, and uncontrollable shaking.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 1, 2026

“We’re all going to Frauenburg. Come with us and she can ride in the cart. The contractions and symptoms she described speak to early labor. She shouldn’t be walking for extended periods.”

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys