contracted
Example Sentences
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A local GP surgery said one in five children who contracted the illness had been admitted to hospital, all of whom "had not been fully immunised".
From BBC
In December 2025 Luxe said on social media her husband had been rushed to Warwick Hospital with organ failure, and later contracted neutropenic sepsis which can be a complication of chemotherapy.
From BBC
Karen's daughter, Liz, said she believed her mother contracted shigella while on holiday, a bacterial infection that can affect the gut.
From BBC
In the hopes of reaching agreements on the 16 disputed majors, California Community Colleges contracted WestEd, a nonpartisan education research agency, as a neutral third party to review the proposals.
From Los Angeles Times
Melissa Otto, head of research at S&P Global Visible Alpha, noted that investors may be wondering if Microsoft “is an interesting opportunity or not” in light of how rapidly its multiple has contracted.
From MarketWatch
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