contracted
Example Sentences
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The case involved an unvaccinated adult who likely contracted the disease while traveling abroad.
From Los Angeles Times
Teachers in Scottish state schools are contracted to work for 35 hours a week.
From BBC
Retes, a contracted security guard at the farm that was raided, said he was brought to Port Hueneme Naval Base.
From Los Angeles Times
"Look, I'm contracted through 2026, so I'm excited about this year," said two-time US Open champion DeChambeau at a LIV Golf media day in Florida.
From Barron's
U.S. factory orders contracted in October, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
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