contracted for

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Employment contracted for the 31th consecutive month, suggesting manufacturers are unsure whether the rebound will continue.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

Data since the outbreak of the war have pointed to falling consumer and investor confidence, while a key survey in April showed eurozone business activity contracted for the first time in 16 months.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Employment also contracted for the 30th consecutive month.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

U.S. factory activity has contracted for nine straight months, with the Institute for Supply Management’s purchasing managers index for manufacturing at 48.2 in November, below the 50 mark that separates expansion from contraction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025

However, in American tournaments, where hotel ballrooms are rented and contracted for a specified period and players have made arrangements for flights home, it’s necessary to apply a tie-breaking system to determine the winner.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady