- plural of contractor.
contractors
Example Sentences
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Despite largely controlling the tasks and pay, the platforms typically classify the workers as independent contractors rather than employees.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
Braham, which has an annual budget of $2.5 million, has no in-house IT department and relies on outside contractors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
First attempts to scrub off the paint on the court were not completely successful, so contractors have been on site using "laser technology".
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
Officials are also considering stakes in sectors relevant to national security and supply-chain resilience like defense contractors and critical minerals.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
Here, Burnham realized, contractors would have to drive piles at least down to hard-pan, an expensive complication and a source of additional delay.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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