under contract
Example Sentences
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Pending home sales, a data point that measures homes that go under contract well before the sale closes, perked up in April, rising 3.2% from the year prior, according to the National Association of Realtors.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
Just over 47,000 U.S. home-sale agreements fell through in April, equal to 13.4% of homes that went under contract that month.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Quarterback Matthew Stafford, the reigning NFL most valuable player, is now under contract with the Rams through the 2027 season.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
Ipswich Town, Swindon Town, Milton Keynes Dons, Salford City, Hull City and Sheffield United have all had Barry, who is still under contract with Villa until 2028, on their books on loan.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
“I had heard the Golden Company was under contract with one of the Free Cities.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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