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contractor

[kon-trak-ter, kuhn-trak-ter] / ˈkɒn træk tər, kənˈtræk tər /
NOUN
builder
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Having a good contractor on call is now a must-have for companies building power plants, and they are willing to pay up for them.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Also running are Republicans Sean Lee, a financial services executive, and Eric Thor Aarnio, a contractor.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

As part of that mission, it’s become a major government contractor, providing software for both the U.S. and its allies.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

The defense contractor said Thursday it now expects to notch adjusted earnings of $11.40 to $11.60 this year, up from a prior outlook of $11.30 to $11.50.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

And if a contractor got big enough, or ambitious enough, he started designing his own patterns and preparing his own fabric.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell




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